An abscessed tooth is a painful
infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth.
It's most commonly caused by severe tooth decay. Other causes of tooth
abscess are trauma to the tooth, such as when it is broken or chipped, and gingivitis or gum
disease.
These problems can cause openings in the tooth
enamel, which allows bacteria to infect the center of the tooth (called the
pulp). The infection may also spread from the root of the tooth to the bones
supporting the tooth.
Symptoms
A toothache that is severe and
continuous and results in gnawing or throbbing pain or sharp or shooting pain
are common symptoms of an abscessed tooth. Other symptoms may include:
- Fever
- Pain when chewing
- Sensitivity of the teeth to hot or cold
- Bitter taste in the mouth
- Foul
smell to the breath
- Swollen neck glands
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
- Redness and swelling of the gums
- Swollen area of the upper or lower jaw
- An open, draining sore
on the side of the gum
Remedies
for an Abscessed Tooth
1.
Garlic
Garlic is a
natural bacteria killer. The juice of raw garlic helps to kill the
infection. If you are experiencing a really bad toothache, here is what you can
do. Take a raw garlic clove. Crush and squeeze it to get the juice from it.
Now, apply the juice on the infected area. This home remedy works like a charm in
toothaches.
2. Clove
Oil
Clove oil
also helps to kill the infection and works great in toothache and gum diseases.
Take some clove oil and brush with the oil gently. You have to be more careful
when applying it on the infected area. Do not use too much pressure or you will
feel more pain. Apply some part of clove oil and massage gently onto your gums.
3. Oil
Pulling
This is a
very helpful home remedy. All you need is coconut oil. Take 1
tablespoon of coconut oil and move it in your mouth. Do not swallow it; just slush
it for like 30 minutes or so. Then spit it out and rinse your mouth. You will
surely feel relieved.
4.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint
oil works like a miracle in the toothache. Take some oil on your finger tips
and massage with it gently on the infected area. You will feel instant relief
in tooth pain, caused due to an abscessed tooth.
5. Salt
Salt is a
really great remedy if you are looking for a quick pain reliever. All you
require to do is just mix a small amount of salt into a glass full of lukewarm
water and gargle with this water. In first few washes, you will experience
pain, but then, you will feel some relief. Do it a few times and your pain will
be reduced to 90%.
6. Tea
Bag
Tea bag is
another natural home remedy. Apply the herbal tea bag on the affected area.
This remedy will provide you an instant relief from the pain, caused as a
result of the abscessed tooth.
7.
Oregano Oil
The oil of
oregano has proven to be anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, and
anti-viral. Oregano oil is a very effective home remedy, especially for tooth
and gum diseases.
8. Apple
Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Apple cider
vinegar is another very effective home remedy for an abscessed tooth. Natural
or organic ACV works great. Take a tablespoon of ACV. Keep it in your
mouth for a few minutes and then spit it out. Do not swallow it. This will help
to disinfect the affected area. This will also help in decreasing the swelling,
which appeared due to an abscessed tooth.
9.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics
are another option to cure abscessed tooth at home. Ibuprofen alleviates the
pain and also helps to get rid of swelling. Paracetamol is also an effective
pain relieving medicine. Amoxicillin is a good antibiotic mostly recommended by
the doctors.
Note: Do
not use hot water or hot fluids and ice packs as they will increase the
intensity of pain.
10.
Echinacea
You can take
Echinacea internally as a tincture or tea. You can also put Echinacea powder on
the abscessed tooth.
11.
Goldenseal
Apply
goldenseal powder on the affected tooth. It will help in getting rid of the
problem.
REMEMBER
Following
good oral hygiene practices can reduce the risk of developing a tooth abscess.
Also, if your teeth experience trauma (for example, become loosened or
chipped), seek prompt dental attention.