Tooth Pain Remedies: As minor as tooth pain may seem, it can be just as unbearable. Sometimes suddenly getting up in the night and having pain or feeling a prick while eating food becomes very disturbing. At such times, it is not possible to go to the doctor immediately, but there are some home remedies that can provide relief without any side effects — and that too in just 10 minutes! Let us know 8 such easy and effective remedies which can relieve your toothache in minutes.

clove oil

Eugenol found in cloves is a natural anesthetic. Put two drops of clove oil in a cotton ball and keep it on the painful tooth for a few minutes. Its effect will be visible within 10 minutes and the pain will gradually reduce.

salt and hot water gargle

Gargling by mixing one spoon of salt in warm water is the simplest and most effective remedy for toothache. It not only reduces infection but also reduces swelling of gums.

ice pack

Wrap some ice cubes in a clean cloth and apply gentle compression to the painful area. Cold makes the nerves numb and the feeling of pain reduces.

Garlic

Allicin present in garlic reduces both pain and infection. Crush a garlic clove and apply it on the painful area or chew it lightly, relief will be felt soon.

basil leaves

Basil leaves have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Chew some leaves or make a paste of them and apply it on the painful area. The effect will be visible within 10 minutes.

ginger and salt paste

Grate ginger root, add a pinch of salt to it and apply it on the painful tooth. This mixture provides relief from both swelling and pain.

Onion

Sulfur compounds present in onion help in reducing pain. Slowly chew a piece of onion on the painful tooth. Its juice will start showing its effect.

herbal tea bags

Place a warm herbal tea bag (such as chamomile or peppermint) on the painful area. It soothes the area and provides relief from swelling.