When you have a sudden toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, try these home remedies to ease the pain. Relief is on it’s way!
Sage (Salvia officinalis):
Soak a cotton swab in 5 drops of oil of sage and 1/3 grapeseed or olive oil. Apply to the tooth.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum):
Mix some black pepper with a little olive oil. Soak a cotton bud into the mix and apply to the sore tooth.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita):
Soak a cotton swab in 1/3 teaspoon peppermint oil and 1/3 teaspoon grapeseed or olive oil and apply to tooth.
Clove Oil (Eugenia caryophyllata):
Soak a cotton swab in several drops of clove oil and apply directly on the sore tooth. (for quick relief until you see a dentist.)
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