Toothache

Toothache:
• Bacteria in the mouth acts on the sugar, which comes as part of diet, to convert it into acid
• The acid causes tooth decay and pain

Symptoms to look for:
• Sharp and shooting pain around the inflamed tooth and the surrounding area
• Pain while chewing spoils the appetite
• Pain in tooth makes disturbs sleep

Causes:
• Consuming food rich in carbohydrates and sugar like colas, candies, cakes, etc
• Consuming hot and cold food together
• Broken tooth
• Gum diseases
• Cavities

Natural home remedy using mustard oil and turmeric powder:
1. Take 1 tsp lukewarm mustard oil
2. Add a pinch of turmeric powder
3. Mix well
4. Apply on the aching tooth
5. Leave for 5 min
6. Gargle with normal water

 

Natural home remedy using coconut oil and cloves:
1. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil
2. Fry 3 cloves in it
3. Allow it to cool down
4. Grind the cloves in the oil, to make paste
5. Apply the mixture on the aching tooth
6. Leave for 10 min
7. Wash it off with plain water