When a wisdom tooth appears, the knowledge can be pretty painful, and I can say this with conviction, because just a month back, my wisdom tooth wreaked havoc on my health. This group of teeth usually appears between 16 and 25; however, they can appear later too. To alleviate the natural process for you, here are a few home remedies for wisdom tooth which help minimize the pain.
Wisdom teeth are known as the third molars, each in one of the four corners in our mouth. They are the last to appears, and since there isn't enough space within the mouth for them to grow properly they cause a great deal of pain. They may also push against the existing teeth, to grow at a weird angle under your gums. This causes an impacted wisdom tooth, which is painful and results in swelling within the gums. The whole area gets inflamed and uncomfortable.
Symptoms of wisdom tooth
Here would be the common symptoms of wisdom tooth:
- Inflamed gums
- Irritation in the gums
- Bad breath
- Trouble with biting
- Trouble with chewing food
- Pain within the adjacent area/teeth
The eruption of a wisdom tooth happens with no warning, and the tooth then develops gradually. Most often, the pain is unbearable and disturbs your everyday activities. With these natural treatments, however, you can prevent the pain and the discomfort effectively.
If, however, the pain returns, you may have to visit a dentist, and have the tooth removed.
Home remedies for wisdom tooth pain
Here are the 10 most effective natural remedies for your wisdom tooth pain.
- Clove
The first remedy on our list is clove, which is known for its ability to relieve pin associated with teeth or gum. It is also very effective for other toothaches.
Clove has anesthetic as well as analgesic properties. This numbs the region, thus soothing the pain. Also, the antibacterial and antiseptic qualities of clove help ensure no infections develop.
You may use both clove oil and clove buds for this remedy.
For the remedy, take some clove oil, and using a clean cotton ball, apply the oil on your wisdom tooth and also the adjacent area. You need to do this a minimum of thrice through the day, to get some respite from the pain. If you find clove oil too strong, then you can dilute it using olive oil.
The alternative way is to just place three cloves inside your mouth near the wisdom tooth. Chew lightly and keep it in your mouth for at least 20 minutes. The cloves will release the essential oil, and soon, you will feel relieved. This remedy should be repeated as and when needed.
- Salt
The next remedy on our list is salt, which helps you deal with wisdom tooth pain effectively. Salt is also a great remedy since it reduces inflammation in the gums, which is a common symptom associated with wisdom tooth eruption.
Salt also prevents the development of an infection.
For the remedy, you need to heat a cup of water. To this, add a teaspoon of salt. Now swish your mouth with this saline water many times, to help yourself with the pain, and also to also prevent infection.
An alternative would be to mix salt and pepper in the ratio of just one:1 and to add a few drops of water to form a paste. Now gently use the paste on the tooth and also the area around. Leave it on for about 5 minutes.
You need to repeat these remedies a minimum of thrice, through the day.
- Garlic
The next remedy is garlic, that is a great antibiotic, an amazing anti-inflammatory agent and a therapeutic ingredient that provides comfort to inflamed areas in your body.
Garlic also lowers the development of, as well as prevents the formation of infections within our mouths.
For the remedy, you need to crush a garlic clove, just slightly, and place it on your aching wisdom tooth. The other option is to chew 2 cloves of garlic to obtain some instant relief from the pain.
You can also crush two garlic cloves into a paste and add some back salt to it. Now apply this paste on your affected tooth and the adjacent area. Let it steep for a few minutes, and then spit it out.
- Onion
The fourth remedy on our list is onions. These work as an antiseptic, and also have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. This can help you get some relief from your toothache, as well as kills the harmful germs that might otherwise cause an infection.
For the therapy, cut an onion into slices, and chew several slices for a couple of minutes, If chewing is difficult for you, owing to the pain, then you can place a small piece of onion in your affected tooth and slowly chew it over a prolonged period of time.
- Guava Leaves
The next remedy, guava leaves, relieve toothache quickly. The bioflavonoid in these leaves is called quercetin, which is antispasmodic in nature. This makes the leaves a terrific remedy for wisdom tooth pain.
Also, the foliage is anti-inflammatory in nature, and can kill the microbes and bacteria which cause infections within the mouth.
For the remedy, gnaw on 2 tender guava leaves. The juice that's released heals the toothache.
- Peppermint
The next remedy is an ancient remedy for pain related to wisdom tooth. The herb, Peppermint, contains anesthetic properties which will help sooth discomfort and pain that is caused by the eruption of a wisdom tooth.
Peppermint also helps kill the bacteria in the mouth. This, in turn, prevents the development of infection.
Begin by rubbing some peppermint oil around the affected tooth and the adjacent gum area. Let t steep for some minutes. Now rinse out with lukewarm water. You can add some salt to this water, to make the treatment more effective.
- Asafetida
This medicine recommended by Ayurveda for centuries is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic and antispasmodic in nature. These properties make asafetida an amazing remedy for pain and inflammation caused by wisdom tooth.
For the remedy, just take some asafetida and apply it on your wisdom tooth. It gives you instant respite from your pain.
- Sage
Sage provides instant respite from pain associated with wisdom tooth. It is a natural pain killer. Sage is also antibiotic, that makes it a good remedy for gingivitis, bleeding gums, mouth sores along with other oral problems.
Begin by mixing 1 . 5 tablespoons of dried, crushed sage with half a tablespoon of salt in a glass. Now pour some whisky into it. If you don't have whisky, then vodka will also work. Now let it take about 5 minutes, and then swish your mouth with this mixture. Do not swallow it, but spit it out.
The remedy should be followed a minimum of thrice a day until the pain disappears.
- Vanilla Extract
Applying some vanilla extract can also help with the pain that your wisdom tooth is causing you. This is because the extract contains alcohol, in low levels, which numbs the pain. It also has antioxidant properties which help with the pain.
Using a clean cotton swab, apply vanilla extract in your inflamed tooth. You need to continue doing this a number of times, until the discomfort and pain subsides.
Vanilla extract and vanilla essence isn't the same thing. The latter is used in baking and cooking.
Additional strategies for wisdom tooth pain
Here are some extra tips to help you get relief from wisdom tooth pain.
- You can apply an ice pack on the cheek over the wisdom tooth to get some respite.
- Put a small piece of cheese on the wisdom tooth. This is also a method to get instant relief
- To stimulate saliva and also to get rid of infection, chew gum that is sugar-free.
- Oil pulling is an amazing remedy that can help with wisdom tooth pain.
- To lower the soreness, rinse your mouth with an antibacterial mouthwash.
- You should brush your teeth two times a day, every single day. Also, floss every day.
- While in pain, do not chew on your food hard as it will aggravate the pain.
- You should drink lots of water through the day, to purge out the toxins that cause infections.
- Deep breathing and meditative practices can help with the pain.
These natural treatments should effectively help you manage your pain and discomfort brought on by the wisdom tooth. However, if the pain continues, then you will need to consult a doctor and maybe even remove your tooth.
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