Toothache can be relieved through some home remedies, which can be used while waiting for the dentist's appointment, such as mint tea, making mouthwashes with eucalyptus or lemon balm, for example. In addition, massaging the sore area with clove oil can also relieve toothache.
These medicinal plants are indicated because they have an antiseptic and analgesic action, naturally combating painful toothache. Here's how to prepare each of the home remedies:
1. Have mint tea
Mint has soothing and refreshing properties that will help to control toothache better, but you need to find out the cause of toothache to resolve it definitively and that is why you should go to the dentist.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of chopped mint leaves; 1 cup of boiling water
Method of preparation
Put the mint leaves in a cup and cover with boiling water. Cover and let stand for about 20 minutes. Then strain and drink. Take 3 to 4 cups of this tea a day.
2. Mouthwash with eucalyptus
Eucalyptus tea has a refreshing effect that will help to decrease toothache quickly.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of eucalyptus leaves; 1 cup of boiling water
Method of preparation
Make the tea very strong by placing the eucalyptus in a cup, cover with boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes. Then strain and use the tea to rinse for a few minutes.
Attention: Eucalyptus tea should not be drunk, because in large quantities it can cause intoxication.
3. Clove oil massage
An excellent natural solution for toothache is to massage the area with clove essential oil as it has antiseptic properties that can help to clean the area and lessen the pain. This home remedy, in addition to calming and reducing the inflammation that causes toothache, can also be useful for bleeding gums and mouth ulcers.
Ingredients
- 1 drop of clove essential oil; 150 ml of water
Method of preparation
Add the oil in a container with water and mix well, and gargle after each meal, after the teeth have been cleaned.
4. Mouthwash with lemon balm
Making mouthwashes with lemon balm tea is also good because this medicinal plant has soothing properties that help to relieve toothache.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of water1 cup chopped lemon balm leaves;
Method of preparation
Add the lemon balm leaves to the water and boil for 5 minutes, after that time cover the container and let the tea rest for 30 minutes. Chew until the toothache subsides.
After mouthwashing with tea, it is important to clean your mouth, brushing your teeth every day helps to keep your teeth healthy and prevent pain. If the toothache persists, a consultation with the dentist is recommended.
To avoid toothache it is recommended to brush your teeth thoroughly every day after your main meals and floss between each tooth before bed.
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