There are various ways on how to get rid of toothache that can be easily performed at home. Throbbing pain, swelling of the face, and stiffness of the jaw are just some of the discomforts brought about by toothache caused by dental cavities. These can be unbearable for some who have low tolerance for pain like younger children.
Teeth are the hardest substances in the body. The vital roles of teeth are mastication or chewing food and assistance in speech. A tooth is divided into three parts, the enamel, dentin, and pulp. Enamel is the hardest and whitest outer part mainly made up of calcium phosphate which is known as a rock solid mineral. Next is an underlying layer called dentin which is made up of cells that secrete hard mineral substances. Last but not the least is the pulp, a soft, inner structure wherein blood vessels and nerves run through.
So if the teeth are the hardest substances in the body, why do these develop cavities? It is due to the acid in the saliva which is intended to digest food and bacteria. Poor dental hygiene however, causes the acid to destroy the tooth’s protective covering or enamel. An opening allows for the entrance of bacteria and acid inside the tooth which destroys it and causes pain.
Home remedies do not cure cavity pain but they provide quick relief techniques that lessen discomfort and inhibit pain or prevent its worsening until one is able to visit an oral healthcare provider. An example is to gargle with a glass of warm water mixed with a few tablespoons table salt. Hold in mouth for twenty (20) seconds. This helps eliminate the bacteria. Placing an icepack over the affected side of the face or placing crushed ice beside the gum may numb the nerves. Natural remedies such as tea tree oil, onion, and clove oil have been used for toothache remedies throughout time. Just apply a few drops of tea tree oil or clove oil on the affected tooth and gum. One may place a small piece of onion or crush it and put the juice on the affected area. Do not eat the onion or swallow tea tree and clove oil as to these may cause burning sensations. If natural remedies do not work, over-the-counter analgesics, topical creams, and gels can help get rid of toothache but they must be taken with caution.



