Treatment – what helps against toothache?

Pain relievers are not a permanent solution

Anyone suffering from a toothache quickly and thoughtlessly takes painkillers. Toothache can be very severe and excruciating. Painkillers and home remedies of any kind only serve as a bridge until a possible visit to the dentist. The cause of toothache is not eliminated by medication. Only the pain receptors are briefly anesthetized.

Severe toothache requires a visit to the doctor. Pain relievers are not a permanent solution.

Teeth severely affected by caries, inflamed tooth roots and abscesses can attack and damage the jawbone and even cause heart problems. It is not for nothing that internists demand that, for example, diseased teeth should be restored before heart surgery. The risk of coronary artery disease from germs entering the bloodstream from inflammation in the jaw area is too great. However, postoperative pain and chronic toothache are not uncommon. These need to be addressed. We give you an answer to the question: Toothache – what to do?

Medicines for toothache

Toothache is the symptom of a dental disease and not an independent disease. Of course, they should be alleviated to improve the general condition. The best thing is, of course, the immediate visit to the dentist, who researches the cause of pain and can quickly eliminate it with suitable means.

Over-the-counter pain relievers with active ingredients such as ibuprofen and paracetamol
However, those affected do not always have the opportunity to see a dentist. There are a variety of over-the-counter pain relievers available in the pharmacy. Which preparation shows the best effect depends, among other things, on the cause of the pain. Medicines for toothache should help quickly and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Suitable pain relievers are tablets with the active substances ibuprofen and paracetamol. Active ingredients such as naproxen or acetylsalicylic acid can also be used. The latter, however, not before or after dental surgery, since the active ingredient is blood-thinning.

Warning: taking painkillers permanently can be addictive.

Home remedies for toothache

Rubbing the tooth rack with caraway oil, tea tree oil or cinnamon oil is said to help teething children endure or alleviate the pain.

Toothache in adults is much more difficult to manage with home remedies. Numerous adventurous home remedies and tips are being disseminated on the Internet to alleviate toothache. We have put some home remedies under the microscope for you as well as a suitable, compact and free e-book: “Advice on toothache” on offer.

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Juniper and coltsfoot

An infusion of juniper leaves, coltsfoot leaves and juniper berries relieves throbbing toothache as an herbal steam bath and has an antibacterial effect. However, the steam may only be absorbed into the mouth and not inhaled – there is a risk of scalding the oral mucosa and the respiratory tract. This method is therefore only suitable to a limited extent (and not at all for children).

Herbal blend as a tea

Special tea blends for toothache are compiled individually in every pharmacy. The herbal mixtures mostly consist of peppermint, sage, St. John’s wort and valerian and are said to help with chronic pain (including toothache) both internally and externally.

cloves

The bite on a clove is said to eliminate toothache. However, the pain actually increases when an exposed nerve comes into contact with the aggressive spice. Milled, raw savoy cabbage and ground cloves, on the other hand, help as a pack from the outside. For this purpose, the (cooled!) Mass is wrapped in a linen cloth and placed on the swollen cheek.

cold

Cold envelopes help with severe inflammation and abscesses. To do this, they are placed on the painful, throbbing area from the outside. Ice cubes, however, should not be used inside the mouth. You can make the pain unbearable when the cold material touches the nerve.

alcohol

Some people swear by the numbing effects of alcohol and rinse the inflamed, painful tooth with high-proof alcohol. However, alcohol should not be drunk because it is incompatible with additional medication or its effects are negated. Cognac or whiskey are well suited. The peptins contained in addition to the alcohol kill bacteria and sooth the toothache for a short time.

onion juice

Onion is considered a panacea due to its essential, antibacterial oils. Onion juice is proven to have an antibacterial effect, especially when taken internally, and strengthens the immune system. To do this, place a cut onion with sugar in a covered glass bowl overnight. A sliced onion should help from the outside, pressed onto the cheek. However, the eyes also water. This is not for everyone and is not particularly pleasant.

Alternative treatment options

Homeopathic remedies for toothache

Homeopathic remedies are not suitable for acute pain treatment because they are causal, holistic and only work over a longer period of time and cannot fight symptoms.

The effects of homeopathic medication have not been sufficiently researched. It has been proven that they work. But why they work, there are different views up to absolute negation. Homeopathic remedies support the body’s self-healing powers and encourage it to become active itself. Users and many doctors are convinced of this. The low active ingredients are not suitable for acute treatments, but can be used as a support. Ask your dentist which homeopathic remedies he believes to be useful to accompany the dental treatment.

Acupressure for toothache

There are some pressure points associated with the facial nerves that can (if properly stimulated) relieve toothache. However, this includes some skill and basic knowledge about the use of medical acupressure. One of these acupressure points is next to the nail of the index finger. There are also pressure points next to the knuckles, which are connected to the head. Japanese and Chinese have been using the pain-relieving effects of acupressure and acupuncture for hundreds of years and have had good results for chronic headaches. This method is not yet widespread in Germany and is mostly paid for by the fewest health insurance companies. Some dentists are also familiar with acupressure. However, it is also only used in a supportive manner and does not help in the elimination of acute pain due to severe tooth defects.
Schuessler salts for toothache

Schuessler salts for toothache

Another alternative healing method is the use of various Schüssler salts.

The salts No. 8 sodium chloratum and No. 17 Manganum sulfuricum are said to help with acute toothache and can be taken temporarily to bridge the period until a visit to the dentist. Sodium chloratum and Manganum sulfuricum are responsible for the pain-relieving effect. Please inform yourself about the effects, dosage and application of Schüssler salts. The same applies to the use of various Bach flower preparations that are assigned to homeopathic medicines.

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