Home Remedies for Wisdom Tooth Pain

1. Clove

Clove has been shown to reduce pain from wisdom teeth as well as other toothaches. Its anesthetic and analgesic properties can numb the pain. Plus, its antiseptic and antibacterial properties prevent infection. Both the clove buds and clove oil can be used.

wisdom tooth pain home remedy

• Use a cotton ball to apply some clove oil on the painful wisdom tooth and surrounding gum area. Reapply 2 or 3 times a day. If you find clove oil too strong, dilute it with a little olive oil.
• You can also place 2 or 3 whole cloves in your mouth close to the aching wisdom tooth. As the cloves start releasing their essential oil, you will get relief from the pain. Follow this remedy as needed.
• Another option is to mix 1 crushed garlic clove, a little rock salt and a few drops of clove oil to make a paste. Apply a thick coat of it on the swollen gums and leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water. Do this once or twice daily.

2. Salt

Another home remedy for wisdom tooth pain is salt. It helps reduce inflammation in the gums, and prevent and fight infection.

• Mix 1 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water. Swish it in your mouth several times a day to keep the pain and germs away.
• You can also mix equal amounts of salt and pepper with a few drops of water to form a paste. Apply this paste on the affected tooth and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Follow this remedy 2 or 3 times daily until the pain is gone.
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