12 Natural Home Remedies for a Toothache:

1. Cloves

When it comes to natural home remedies for tooth infections, there is nothing that ranks higher than cloves! Cloves contain extremely powerful antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anesthetic properties that help alleviate tooth pain. The anesthetic properties also help to fight off the infection. 

The Remedy:

• Take a pair of cloves and grind them with a little mix of olive oil or vegetable oil.
• Dab clove oil solution onto a cotton ball, and rub directly on the affected tooth. 
• You can also mix a few drops of clove oil in half a glass of water, and use it as a mouthwash after the dabbing process.

2. Warm Salt Water

All it takes is a glass of warm water mixed with a bit of salt, and you can reduce the pain of a toothache. This homemade mouthwash solution will assist in fighting bacteria that cause tooth decay and infection.

The Remedy:

• Mix half a spoon of common salt in a glass of very warm water. 
• Gargle thoroughly with the warm saltwater solution.
• Repeat a few times, or until you feel better. 

3. Ice Cube

Head over to the freezer and pull out a couple of ice cubes. The ice cube helps numb the infected nerves that cause the horrible pain. Dentists use ice to test for sensitivity on teeth as well.

The Remedy:

• Place an ice cube inside a Ziploc bag and wrap it in a thin cotton cloth. 
• Hold the bag over your cheek near the aching tooth for a couple of minutes. 
• The ice will then indicate the exposed nerves. Take a bit of caution when applying the ice. 

The Remedy:

• Mix equal amounts of regular table salt and pepper with a few drops of water. This will form a natural kind of paste.
• Apply the paste directly on the tooth, and allow the paste to take effect for a couple of minutes.  
• Repeat the process for a few days, or until the tooth feels better.

The Remedy:

• Mix a clove of crushed garlic or use some garlic powder together with a sprinkle of table salt, and apply to the painful tooth.
• You can even chew on a few cloves of garlic for some quick relief.
• Continue the garlic remedy for several days, or until pain stops.

6. Asafetida

The powdered gum resin inside the Asafetida can help reduce pain during a toothache, and for bleeding gums. The odor of the Asafetida might not be too pleasant, but the natural pain remedy is worth the bad smell! 

The Remedy:

• Add a pinch of powdered Asafetida with lemon juice. 
• Warm up the solution, and use a cotton pad to apply the mixture to the affected area. 
• Asafetida can also be fried in clarified butter, and placed inside the tooth cavity for instant relief. 

7. Baking Soda

Baking soda helps whiten your teeth and acts as a natural painkiller for toothaches when mixed together with a bit of water. Baking soda promotes quicker healing of painful or swollen gum tissue, which is the reason why many toothpastes feature the sodium bicarbonate on the labels. 

The Remedy:

• Take a cotton swab and moisten it with a bit of water. 
• Dip the wet cotton swab in baking soda. Coat the swab really well so that it absorbs the baking soda before applying to the infected tooth. 
• A mouth rinse can be made by mixing a large spoonful of baking soda into a small glass of warm water. Let the baking soda dissolve before swishing the rinse in your mouth.

8. Guava Leaves

Guava leaves are used to heal mouth sores and aching teeth. The juice of the guava leaves contains many antibacterial properties that thwart off tooth decay or gingivitis. You should feel the effects of the guava leaves shortly after applying to the sensitive areas. 

The Remedy:

• Chew on a couple of guava leaves until the juice begins to work on the affected tooth.
• Place 4 to 5 guava leaves in water and let it boil. 
• Allow the solution to cool off a bit before adding a pinch of salt, and rinse your mouth thoroughly with it. 

9. Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract contains Eugenol, which has antiseptic and analgesic properties that are used to fight off tooth decay. Eugenol helps get rid of that unwanted toothache and provides a quick pain relief solution. 

The Remedy:

• Saturate a cotton swab or cotton ball with 3-4 drops of vanilla extract, and place on the affected tooth. 
• Use your finger to rub the vanilla extract on the affected area. Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly beforehand. 
• Repeat process until the pain goes away. 

10. Onion

Onions offer great pain relief to people suffering from tooth abscesses or sensitive gums. Onions are highly regarded by dentists for their natural and powerful antimicrobial properties. Onions have even been compared to taking 8 Advil capsules, or an entire bottle of Orajel! 

The Remedy:

• Slice a piece of fresh onion and hold it inside your mouth.
• Gently bite the onion until the juices come out for a few minutes to alleviate pain. 
• You may also put a piece of onion on the painful tooth so that it absorbs the antiseptic and antimicrobial properties.
• Continue the process until the pain reduces.

11. Bayberry

The root bark of the bayberry is used to help strengthen gums. The berries are ideal for treating aching wisdom teeth as well. The natural antibiotics of the bayberry should go to work very quickly on your aching tooth.   

The Remedy:

• Mix the bayberry bark together with vinegar to form a natural paste.
• Apply the paste on the affected tooth as a pain relief.
• Use the paste when needed, or several times per day. 

12. Lime or Lime Juice