One of the most excruciating types of pain one can ever experience is a simple toothache. If you have ever had one, you know that it can put a stop to everything that you are doing, because the pain is too intense to concentrate on anything else. It is important that you get in to see your dentist as soon as possible.

Until you can get an appointment, here are some home remedies that may help ease the pain and swelling a bit, and you probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen.

Salt and Pepper

There are a few ways that a mixture of equal amounts of salt and pepper can help ease a toothache. Both spices have antibacterial qualities, so they are going to help prevent the infection from spreading. Also, they have anti-inflammatory properties to keep swelling down, and they have analgesic qualities that will help to relieve pain. Mix the spices with enough water to create a paste, and put the paste on the tooth that is hurting. Let it sit for about five minutes, and then rinse water.

Another way to use salt is to mix a teaspoon of salt into a cup of hot water. Swish this mixture around in your mouth for a couple of minutes to help reduce swelling and prevent the spread of bacteria.

Garlic

Crush a clove of garlic and add a pinch of salt. Apply this mixture to the sore tooth, and it should help to relieve some of the pain. You can also chew a garlic clove for pain relief. Do this every time you feel pain until you can get in to see your dentist.

Cloves

A common home remedy for toothaches is to apply a paste made from cloves. This spice is not only anti-inflammatory, it also has antibacterial, anesthetic, and antioxidant qualities. Not only can it help relieve pain from toothaches, it can also help to prevent the spread of infection, and even fight some infections.

Grind up two cloves and add a bit of cooking oil such as olive oil to create a paste. Apply the paste to the affected tooth. Or, you can rinse your mouth with clove oil (three to four drops) in one half cup of water. Another benefit of using cloves is that they smell great, so they will make your breath fresher.

Remember, you're tooth is aching for a reason. These remedies will dull the pain until you visit a clinic like Absolute Smiles to get to the root of the problem.