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Tooth pain is both an incredibly annoying and ache-ridden experience. It can result from
several things: dental decay, injury, and infection among them. Often, tooth pain is
exacerbated by one or more activities, such as: biting and chewing food, oral contact with hot

or cold foods, swelling of the gums, and so on.

Developing cavities is also a common cause of tooth pain, and usually results from
progressive tooth decay. Cavities occur when enamel (the hard, outer layer) of the teeth is
exposed to acid-producing bacteria, which forms a sticky layer of plaque. Left untreated, this
bacterial Slm effectively erodes the minerals contained in enamel.

The best way to counteract tooth pain is – you guessed it – to prevent it in the ?rst place.
This is achieved through good oral hygiene habits; such as brushing twice a day, using
mouthwash, and Uossing regularly.

That said, tooth pain can still surface despite the practice of regular oral hygiene. To
complicate matters, treating the root cause (no pun intended) of tooth pain can be expensive
and time-consuming. Fortunately, there are natural remedies that may be successful in
alleviating some of that dastardly pain.

HERE ARE NINE NATURAL REMEDIES FOR TOOTH PAIN AND CAVITIES:
A word of caution, ?rst: you may need to try one, two, or even more remedies to discover
what works for you.

1. COLD OR ICE WATER & LEMON JUICE

Lemon juice has proven to be an effective cavity Sghter. Mix some of this potent juice with a
glass of cold or ice water and rinse 3-4 times daily.
Also, ice may be used as a pain reliever. Wrap a few cubes in a hand towel (or paper towel)
and apply to the area near infected tooth. This should relieve and numb some of the pain.

2. CRANBERRY JUICE

Per the Dental Health Magazine, drinking 3-4 ounces of (sugar-free) cranberry juice can
help prevent some of the bacteria that causes tooth decay.

Consumption of cranberry juice may complicate the health of individuals with kidney disease,
and potentially those on blood thinners. As such, it is necessary to consult with a health
professional in these circumstances.

3. TAKE VITAMIN D

Some research exists showing that people with higher vitamin D levels are at lower risk for
developing gum disease and other conditions. The solution here is quite simple: get out into
the sun! For some reason, if sunlight exposure is not possible, prioritize the vitamin in your
diet or supplement it.
4. APPLY ALCOHOL

No, we’re not suggesting that you drink booze to relieve the pain. Applying (not consuming)
alcohol-heavy substance (e.g. vanilla extract) can relieve tooth pain in the short-term. Simply
apply a small amount directly onto the problem site to provide some relief.

5. TEA TREE OIL!

Dental Health Magazine also recommends applying tea oil to help promote oral health. While
the pain relieving properties of this essential oil are up for debate, it does serve the role of
preventing serious dental conditions such as gingivitis and gum disease.

6. RINSE WITH SALT WATER

The combination of warm water and salt (preferably, sea salt) has shown to alleviate some
forms of tooth pain. The prescription here is quite simple: mix a small glass with a teaspoon
or two of salt and rinse for 30 seconds. Of course, do not swallow! Gross…

7. BRUSH WITH MUSTARD OIL

Okay, so this suggestion doesn’t sound all that appealing… but mustard oil is another oil
product with pain-relieving properties. Mixing mustard oil with lemon juice (of course!) and
brushing 2 or 3 times per day may alleviate tooth pain. Those with cavity problems should
consider brushing with the combination immediately prior to brushing with toothpaste to
counteract symptoms.

8. WHEATGRASS?…

Yes, wheatgrass…or wheatgrass juice. Like most items on this list, wheatgrass contains
elements that promote pain relief. Wheatgrass is different, however, in that it can be either
chewed or consumed as a drink. Wheatgrass also contains preventative elements that may
be bene?cial for averting tooth decay.

9. LEMON!

Okay, about time we went ahead and gave lemon its due credit. The fruit contains potent anti-
bacterial properties that are beneScial in many ways… simply chewing on a slice of lemon
can bring clean up some of that bacteria. Mixing lemon – in the form of lemon juice – and
brushing your teeth has additional beneSts such as preventing cavities.

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FOR A CLEAN MOUTH AND GUMS?
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You brush twice daily, you use mouthwash, you floss meticulously. Why do we
need to even bother with something that sounds like a process akin to siphoning
engine oil from a combined harvester? Yes, Old McDonald did have a farm, but in
his mouth it is “with an Ugh! Ugh! here, with an Ugh! Ugh! …

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REFERENCES:
CAVITIES. (N.D.). OCTOBER 26, 2016, FROM HTTP://WWW.COLGATE.COM/EN/US/OC/ORAL-HEALTH/CONDITIONS/CAVITIES
COMMON DENTAL SYMPTOMS – INFO FROM ENDODONTISTS | AAEORG. (N.D.). RETRIEVED OCTOBER 26, 2016, FROM
HTTP://WWW.AAE.ORG/PATIENTS/SYMPTOMS/TOOTH-PAIN.ASPX

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