12 Home Remedies for Dental Pain

Dental pain is very painful and can seem to happen at the most inopportune time. What can you do if a dentist isn’t available, or it happens at night? There are some home remedies for dental pain that can relieve some of the unwanted pain for a time until the dentist is available.

This pain is usually acute nociceptor pain where is caused by some form of injury or inflammation. In this case, dental pain will last until treated and hopefully goes away thereafter. Reducing inflammation is the key to minimizing pain. and discomfort.

These remedies are only to be used minimally and for short term use.

#1 Advil

Advil can be used as a pain reliever internally or topically.

• Take Advil as directed for pain relief
• Use Advil Liquid Gel Cap by poking a pinhole and applying it topically by squeezing it on or using a Qtip. This can reduce pain and discomfort to the affected area.

#2 Oragel

Oragel Maximum strength with chamomile offers instant relief to the affected area.

#3 Colgate Peroxyl

This Hydrogen Peroxide ( Colgate Peroxyl ) with mint is a one step solution to promote healing and inflammation.

#4 Chamomile

Chamomile has calming and soothing properties. Apply a used Chamomile Teabag to the affected area for a few minutes.

#5 Clove

Clove has natural anesthetic and ant inflammatory properties. Use a whole clove and apply it to area.

#6 Garlic

Garlic is antimicrobial and an antiseptic that can prevent infection in the mouth. Garlic has a strong burning effect when applied to the gum therefore if a mashed clove is too much, maybe try letting it sit in a small amount of hot water for a few minutes soaking a gauze strip to re-apply.

#7 Green Tea

Rich in Antioxidants Green Tea can reduce inflammation and control bacteria associated with dental pain. Apply dampened tea bag to the affected area.

#8 Peppermint Tea

Peppermint Tea has antibacterial and antioxidant compounds that can reduce inflammation, fight infection, and a mild numbing calming effect on sensitive areas.

#9 Cold Compress

A Cold Compress next to affected area can reduce swelling and inflammation caused by tooth pain.

#10 Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is known as a nerve tonic that relaxes and fights inflammation.

#11 Baking Soda Rinse

A natural bacterial agent that reduces inflammation and infection. Gargle water and baking soda mixture and spit when needed. Also great to brush teeth with soda regularly to prevent plaque building, freshen and brighten teeth.

#12 Hydrogen Peroxide

Similar to the salt water rinse Hydrogen Peroxide helps heal and prevent infection as well as relieve mild tooth pain.

#13 Echinacea Root

Fresh cut root or paste applied to the affected area is known to help relieve pain from toothaches. A wet Echinacea Teabag will also do the trick.

#14 Tinctures

If teas or fresh mash aren’t your things, Try Herbal tinctures. They are a safe and easy way to address oral care associated with pain. Once the tincture is made, or pre-purchased, apply a few drops to the area to offer instant although temporary relief in most cases. Many tinctures are made with 20% or higher alcohol which

Some great tinctures are Echinacea, Myrrh, Clove, Garlic, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Thyme, Peppermint, to name a few which can help reduce pain due to oral care.

#15 THC Edibles

Depending on your tolerance to THC Edibles it can also help with pain and inflammation. Caution advised.

Essential Oils

Although there are a few herbal Essential Oils that are deemed safe to ingest, most Essential oils whether (Therapeutic or Food Grade) are not to be consumed and can prove toxic in even small amounts. I highly recommend doing some research yourself on this one as there is conflicting evidence to support it.

My advice would be to use them topically massaging into the cheek/jaw area to help with inflammation etc.

See a dentist as soon as possible