Garlic is a fast acting natural treatment for tooth pain. This remedy is simple and inexpensive. There are different ways to use garlic for your tooth pain depending on your convenience and preference.
1. Fresh Whole Clove
Remove a clove of garlic from the bulb. Carefully remove the papery "skin" on the clove. Place the whole, uncut clove against the tooth that is causing you pain. If you have accidentally pricked the clove of garlic, coat it with a bit of olive oil so that you do not have the raw inside of the garlic against your skin, because this can burn. Often pain decreases in a matter of minutes. The clove of garlic can be left on the tooth for an hour or more if you do not find it uncomfortable. Repeat the process as needed, using a fresh clove each time.
2. Sauteed Garlic
A clove of garlic can be minced and lightly sauteed in a bit of olive oil. You don't want to cook the garlic, but a bit of light sauteing will make the garlic a bit more mild and comfortable to deal with. When the garlic has cooled you can apply it to your pained tooth. Olive oil has its own healing benefits as well. ...
Garlic is a fast acting natural treatment for tooth pain. This remedy is simple and inexpensive. There are different ways to use garlic for your tooth pain depending on your convenience and preference.
1. Fresh Whole Clove
Remove a clove of garlic from the bulb. Carefully remove the papery "skin" on the clove. Place the whole, uncut clove against the tooth that is causing you pain. If you have accidentally pricked the clove of garlic, coat it with a bit of olive oil so that you do not have the raw inside of the garlic against your skin, because this can burn. Often pain decreases in a matter of minutes. The clove of garlic can be left on the tooth for an hour or more if you do not find it uncomfortable. Repeat the process as needed, using a fresh clove each time.
2. Sauteed Garlic
A clove of garlic can be minced and lightly sauteed in a bit of olive oil. You don't want to cook the garlic, but a bit of light sauteing will make the garlic a bit more mild and comfortable to deal with. When the garlic has cooled you can apply it to your pained tooth. Olive oil has its own healing benefits as well.
3. Minced Fresh Garlic
A garlic clove can be minced and allowed to sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the allicin to develop. Mix this raw garlic with honey or olive oil and apply to the tooth for 20 minutes.
4. Garlic Sliver
You can take a larger clove of garlic and cut a thin slice from it. Wrap it in a bit of paper towel or coffee filter and apply to your tooth as you would a poultice.
5. Garlic Powder
While fresh garlic is more potent than raw, garlic powder is a more gentle remedy. If it is the only garlic in the house and it is late at night, it is a better option than no garlic at all. Moisten the garlic with some olive oil and apply to the tooth that is hurting. The garlic and olive oil may end up being ingested over the next half an hour, which is fine. Repeat the application as needed.
Internal Use of Garlic for Tooth Pain
Garlic can be taken internally for tooth pain. Crush a clove of garlic and mix it with honey or spread it on toast with some coconut oil. Take this remedy several times a day. Internal use of garlic can be combined with a topical application of garlic.
Why Does Garlic Work for Tooth Pain?
Garlic is a powerful anti-biotic and anti-inflammatory herb. It immediately begins to work when you apply it to your tooth or gum.
Warnings
Some people find that the garlic remedy burns their gums. Err on the side of keeping the garlic at the site of pain for less time than more to make sure this remedy suits you.
