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Alum
Posted by Vaughn (West Palm Beach Fl.) on 04/16/2014
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Anytime I have problems with my gums or teeth I use Alum. I pack my gums or brush my teeth with Alum. I also use oil pulling with Coconut oil. I love these two things. They have helped me a lot.You can find Alum in the spice rack at the store.
Cloves
Posted by Anon (NYC) on 05/04/2006
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Tooth Pain: Fill the tooth with clove powder. Works better than anything.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic
Posted by Leanne (Scotland) on 09/27/2025
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I am awaiting root canal treatment and experiencing the worst pain of my life. Screaming and punching walls kind of pain. Earlier this morning I was at an emergency appointment but the anaesthetic failed to work because of an abscess so was unable to go through with the surgery. I was given antibiotics but warned they would take 24 hours to take effect. After three hours of screaming I decided to try some natural remedies. Half a chewed garlic clove and a pint of water and apple cider vinegar (couple teaspoons) later I have stopped grimacing and managed a smile! Not ideal for the long run but a crazily good quick fix.
Turmeric
Posted by Bakul (London) on 11/21/2022
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I have used turmeric powder to rub on to the gums 2-3 times a day for gum infection and pain. Fast reduction in gum inflammation and pain
Cloves
Posted by Jim (From Frostburg) on 09/27/2021
That's the right stuff (AKA, eugenol or essential oil of cloves).
Tissue Paper Trick
Posted by Flowing Hands (pensacola) on 09/21/2021
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I've tried all the remedies many times. I used to swear by garlic. I would just burn the toothache as much as I can with garlic and that helped the most of all these remedies. One day the garlic stopped working and I was screwed with no way to turn. I had the idea to stuff the hole with tissue paper to prevent more food debris ect from getting to it. When I did that the pain that was a 10 went to a 0 INSTANTLY!!!!! I have 2 other tooth infections and I used to tissue paper works on them too. So you have to find the spot where it hurts or is bleeding. Most likely it's bleeding and that's why it became an infection cuz bacteria got to the blood. So when u got blood in your mouth it's very hard to stop it cuz your mouth is so wet. So by applying tissue paper and stuffing it hard against the wounded area does 2 things. First, the pressure stops the bleeding. sScond, the dryness of the tissue paper sucks up everything it contacts. Just replace it every 1-2 days. I like to clear out the area with baking soda before applying the tissue. Trust me this is the ultimate cure a million times better than any remedy.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Eric D. (Missoula, Montana) on 06/16/2022
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Apple cider vinegar, room temp distilled water, a hope and a prayer.
Mixed 2 tbs ACV with 2 tbs distilled water (slightly warmer than room temperature. Drank at once, but forgot to swish because of the excruciating pain. Immediately prepared another 1 tbs of each and mixed prior to swishing. Swished concoction in mouth for 30-60 seconds, (directing the majority to the area of mouth where toothache presented), then spit once finished with swishing. Good enough for Suzie from Zootown, good enough for me, Eric from Zootown. Boy oh boy, what a wonderful wizardry!!!
Clove Oil, Baking Soda
Posted by Sparks (Pennsylvania) on 07/04/2017
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I practice alternative medicine whenever I can. Ironically, the more you see a dentist, the more pain you have. Despite a high pain tolerance, I had excruciating radiating pain (to ear, jaw, neck) from an old partially restored crown that needs revision. Hot foods and liquids particularly irritating. Q-tip dipped in clove oil, -- rinse this out after letting it sit a minute -- don't swallow clove oil, --then a swab of baking soda gave me temporary relief.
Cloves
Posted by Michele M. (Fresno, Ca) on 11/27/2016
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Using whole cloves for toothache remedy.
It really does work, I made a satchel of whole cloves, bashed it with a hammer, and gnawed at it for 15 min....finally relief!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Maggie (Idaho) on 08/28/2016 36 posts
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Same thing happened to me. Tooth on top and one on bottom started hurting for no reason that I could think of. It wasn't the type of pain from a cavity, more like from a nerve. The pain would start at the teeth and then go up towards my ear. It only happened when I drank something, didn't matter if it was hot or cold. Read the post by Passion4film87 so swished half apple cider vinegar and half water and the pain was gone. I was so surprised that the pain would stop so fast.
Cloves
Posted by Rachael (Salmon, Idaho, Usa) on 09/21/2013
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WOW!!! That is all I can say for CLOVES!!! I found this site after searching for a home remedy for this cavity pain I have been having for days.... And everyone kept saying to use cloves.... Typically skeptical, I continued just the use of the prescription pain medication I use normally for my lower lumbar pain and Orajel... The meds seemed to not have any effect on the pain whatsoever and the Orajel only lasted for a few minutes.... At this point I was willing to try anything to just tolerate the pain! So, to the cupboard I went and found a jar of whole cloves.... Put the whole clove inside the hole of the cavity and INSTANTLY the pain seemed to subside!!! I only held the clove there momentarily and I am still in shock that it worked so fast! It has been over an hour and I still barely feel the pain... So THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I cannot wait to tell everyone how well this worked!! I believe I will make certain I always have a jar of cloves for an emergency like this again in the future!!!
Oil of Oregano
Posted by Max (Bayside, Ny) on 04/11/2011
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I saw oil of oregano and olive oil for toothache on your site. I decided to take a piece of floss and drench it in the mixture. I used about 4-5 drops of oregano oil to 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. I moved the floss thru the mixture in the top of a prescription bottle cap. I put the floss thru my teeth where it hurt. Did this for 2-3 days and pain went away. Thanks for your beginning Earth Clinic. My favorite health site.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Jacqueline (Louisville ) on 11/29/2015
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I've had a terrible toothache for 5 days, its been the worst pain I've had in my life!! I finally gargled hydrogen peroxide for like 25 seconds and it instantly stopped hurting. Try it now!!
Vitamin C
Posted by Robert (Orlando, FL) on 12/24/2006
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Whenever I get a toothache I think back to see if I took large amounts of vitamins, especially C, and then suddenly stopped. Toothaches can be the result of sudden withdrawal from vitamin C. If so, it's best to return to using it and gradually withdraw from its use rather than do it all at once. Sudden withdrawal from C can cause joint pains as well. Such pains are normally temporary, but they can be quite disconcerting if one doesn't know their source.
Ginger
Posted by Ed (Roxborough, PA) on 10/23/2006
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Have used this remedy a few times, take a slice off fresh Ginger root, put on gum of bothersome tooth, relieves the pain and discomfort
Garlic, Oil Pulling
Posted by Laura (VA) on 03/16/2025
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By now, I know that when a lot of people are extolling certain remedies on Earth Clinic, I need to listen to them. I had a terrible tooth ache during the night, and finally got up and oil pulled for about 5 or 10 minutes. By the time I woke up, my toothache was minimal! Tonight, I decided to try the garlic treatment on my tooth. It also helped a lot - I think even a bit more than the oil pulling. Thanks so much for all of the people who you have helped, including me!
Cloves
Posted by JonNewham (Hollis, New Hampshire) on 11/24/2024
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My wife suggested it, so I read about using clove oil for toothache on healthline.com. I have it try, and it works very well. Two drops of clove oil to a teaspoon of olive oil.
Whiskey
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 05/20/2024
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Toothache pain will be gone in minutes if you hold a large swallow of whiskey in the mouth for 5 minutes.
Whiskey
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 10/04/2024
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ALCOHOL (ethyl alcohol). – Decay of the Teeth Prevented . – Use dilute alcohol as a tooth wash. Swish with alcohol and water mixed, 1 part to 4 part. From the Book: The Medical Genius 4th Ed., page 12,1894 by Stacy Jones M.D.
The old man I got this remedy from said this to me: When I get a bad toothache. I rinse the area with Jack Daniels, hold it in my mouth by the sore tooth for about a minute than spit it out. This works for me 9 times out of 10.
Listerine works for me just as well. I believe it's the alcohol that does the trick. Most of the time I get instant relief with out having to repeat this method. Rarely I'll have to do it more than once.
Oil Pulling
Posted by JC Mors (Ontario) on 12/30/2021
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I tried oil pulling for a toothache and to my amazement, it worked.
I used Olive Oil 3 times a day and in 3 days my pain was completely gone.
I am continuing the process for further healing.
Cheers
Tissue Paper Trick
Posted by Charity (faithville, Us) on 09/28/2021
Garlic and vitamin c are blood thinners and can cause mouth bleeding. As far as your infection goes, you have a fight on your hands....be careful how you tackle it. I am fighting mine in the spirit realm as all natural cures won't fix mine anymore, only keep them controlled.
Activated charcoal will suck up the infection and use some castor oil with it and salt, I use the pink salt. The teeth also have a connection to the sinus cavity and jaw bone. Pulling teeth is the answer they say is best but then you watch those denture cream commercials and they spell out all the suffering and then implants are an accident waiting to happen. You are gambling with your heart and liver and brain here. Turmeric is good. Ginger is good for oral and gut health. Neem works only when using the brie< I think it is. People who used neem, not from area where brie from goats was eaten did not get dental benefits. Can't find the article I read. coconut oil works wonders too. As far as what is going on behind the scenes here, is it your gut health, emotional health affecting gut health, tonsil stones, or is it exposure to toxins? Find the source so you can put out the fire. Cover face in castor oil at night and cover pillowcase with an old t-shirt.
Healing Teeth Natural without Drugs, Surgery or Dentists (healingnews.com)
Symptoms of Mineral Deficiencies (life-enthusiast.com)
Cell Salts #12 Silicea 6x
Posted by Becky (Laporte, Tx) on 07/22/2021 2 posts
Update: the swelling has come back a little, but it is still so much better. Still using all supplements listed plus the cell salts.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Karen (Florida) on 08/20/2017
Using goldenseal liquid is also excellent in healing oral issues. Put 2-5 drops in 4oz water and swish until gone. It works great. You may use it 2-6 times daily, but not over 10 days. We have healed abcessed tooth infections with this. The tooth still needs dental assistance from a dentist, but it does end the infection.
