A Teenager's Guide to Braces

If you have a toothache, nothing else seems to matter. All you can think about is getting rid of the pain. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find an emergency dentist, especially when you're out-of-town. If you're away from home and suffering from a painful tooth infection, you're going to need quick relief with some natural remedies. Here are three natural ways to dull the pain until you can get home to your family dentist.

Apply Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a natural antifungal agent. You can apply tea tree oil directly to the affected tooth, or you can use it as a mouth rinse. To use it as a topical anesthetic, simply place a small amount of the oil on your finger and then massage it into your gums. You can also place a couple drops of tea tree oil into a cup of water and swish it around in your mouth. Be sure to spit it out into the sink. Repeat either application several times a day to keep your toothache pain under control.

Reach for the Garlic

Garlic might not taste very good on its own, but it's an extremely effective pain reliever. Like the tea tree oil, garlic can either be applied directly to the affected tooth or can be used as a mouth rinse. To apply it directly, peel a clove of garlic and slice a small piece off. Place the garlic between your cheek and the affected tooth. Leave the garlic in place for a few minutes. To use as a rinse, fill a cup with about 8 ounces of warm water and add a teaspoon of garlic salt. Stir well and rinse your mouth with the solution. The garlic will dull the pain and help fight the infection that might be causing your toothache.

Pain Killing Poultice

If you don't like the taste of garlic, you can enlist the aid of ordinary aspirin. This pain-relieving poultice will make quick work of providing relief from your toothache. Crush one aspirin tablet until it's a fine powder. Add one teaspoon each of vanilla extract and baking soda. Mix in just enough water to create a soft paste. Apply the paste directly to the affected tooth. Leave the paste in place for several minutes and then rinse your mouth. Repeat the application several times a day to keep the pain away.

If you develop a painful tooth while you're out-of-town, the tips provided above will help you control the pain until you can get to a dentist like Kyle J Frisinger DMD.