Wisdom Teeth Pain Home Cures
All of these issues can cause pain, swelling, and a stiff jaw. If you suffer from any of these conditions the dentist should be immediately contacted to prevent further problems. When the pain starts it is worthwhile trying a home remedy to ease it until you can visit the dentist. These are simple and many of are already available in your home.
Peppermint: Approximately 0.18 ounces (five grams) of peppermint should be boiled with one cup of water. Wait until it is lukewarm and drink it. Peppermint works well to relieve not only wisdom teeth pain but headaches as well.
Cucumber: Cucumber taken from the refrigerator can be sliced and placed directly on the gum. The coolness will give the gum a soothing feeling.
Whisky: The alcohol content in whisky works as an anesthetic. Putting some on the affected tooth will anesthetize the area and give some temporary relief from the pain.
Vanilla Extracts: To numb the affected area, place some pure vanilla extract on a piece of sterile gauze and place it on the gum. This will immediately numb the area.
Oats: If you have an abscess in the gums, place some oats in your mouth and press down on them. This may help to remove any pus from the abscess and relieve the pain.
Cloves: Applying clove oil to the gums will reduce the soreness. If you are unable to get clove oil then cloves will work just as well. Place the clove on the affected area and try to gently bite down on it to help with the pain relief.
Asafetida: This is not commonly known as a pain killer but it works very well. A half spoon of asafetida should be mixed with some lime juice until it is a paste. When it is lukewarm apply it to the affected area.
Oregano Oil: This is an antibiotic used to reduce oral bacteria.
Garlic: To reduce the swelling, a garlic paste mixed with some rock salt can be applied to the affected area.
Ice pack: Place the ice pack on the jaw next to the affected gum and this will help reduce swelling.
These are just some examples of the home remedies available for use. The next time you feel the wisdom teeth pain coming go into your kitchen and use any of the available home remedies you find there.