Toothaches can be caused by tooth decay or an underlying medical condition. Although most toothaches eventually will require you to make a visit to the dentist, home remedies for getting rid of a toothache might provide relief until you can get to your dental office. Be sure to seek professional care if tooth pain continues. Check with your doctor before ingesting any herbal remedies.
Black Pepper Rinse
Black pepper is a home remedy for getting rid of a toothache, according to Holistic Online. To make a black pepper mouth rinse, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, and stir thoroughly. Cover and simmer for seven minutes. Remove the mixture from heat, and let it steep for 15 minutes, keeping the pan covered. Remove the cover, and strain the mixture into a small cup. Take a small sip of this mixture, and let sit in your mouth for one minute. Spit the mixture out. Repeat this toothache remedy twice.
Coriander Infusion
Coriander can help ease a toothache because it has antibacterial and antifungal effects, according to Holistic Online. Steep 2 teaspoons of dried coriander seeds in 1 cup water. Drink this infusion. You also can take powdered coriander to reduce toothache symptoms. Take between 1/4 and 1/2 teaspoon per dose, placing the powder into gelatin capsules or purchasing ready-made capsules. Check with your doctor before using any herbal remedies.
Coriander Mouth Rinse
A coriander mouth rinse also can help reduce toothache pain, according to Holistic Online. Make a mouth rinse by boiling 2 quarts of water in a large saucepan. Add 3-1/2 tablespoons of dried coriander seeds. Lower heat to simmer,and cook for 1-1/2 hours, until the mixture has been reduced to 1 quart of liquid. Add 2 teaspoons of finely ground fresh orange peel. Stir to distribute. Add one finely chopped, pitted date. Cover and bring to simmer. Cook for another 15 minutes. Remove from heat. For extra taste, add 1 teaspoon of peppermint oil. Let steep for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture to remove seeds. Use the mixture to rinse your mouth for one minute to relieve toothache pain, or dab a cotton swab into the mixture and apply the swab to your painful tooth. Store unused amount in glass jar in refrigerator.
Ice
Using ice as part of a pressure-point remedy can relieve toothache pain. Rub an ice cube gently into the V-shaped area of your right hand, according to Disabled World. The pressure point is the area where your index finger and thumb bones meet. Use this gentle rubbing technique for five minutes. Rest for 20 seconds. With a fresh ice cube, use your right hand to apply ice to your left hand in the same manner. Do this throughout the day to ease toothache pain. Another remedy involves applying an ice cube directly onto the painful tooth. Keep the ice in place for 15 minutes, three times daily.
