The toxic tooth infection is also known as an abscessed tooth – an infection between the tooth and the gum or at the very root of the tooth.
It is caused by poor dental hygiene, a high-sugar diet, sticky foods, severe tooth decay, or gingivitis. A bacteria enter the tooth through dental cracks, cavities or chip and spreads down to the root tip.
But, if you do not treat it, it may cause inflammation and pain, or spread to the bone that supports the tooth and cause life-threatening complications.
The tooth that is affected cannot fight infections, so the infections can reach the pulp chamber of the tooth. Therefore, the pain decreases once the pulp in the root tooth is dead.
But, that won’t stop the infection from spreading, and the surrounding tissue will be destroyed.
Furthermore, some of the warning signs of an abscessed tooth are discomfort, pain while eating, bad breath, swollen cheek, sore and red gums, difficulty in swallowing, swollen lymph nodes under the jaw, sharp toothaches, the ability to taste, and fever.
If you have any of the symptoms mentioned above, you need to schedule an appointment with your dentist. In the meantime, you can use some natural remedies that are effective for sure.
Natural Homemade Remedies for Abscessed Tooth
1. Echinacea
It helps relieve inflammation and pain, and it’s available in capsules and tinctures. What’s more, echinacea is considered to be a natural antibiotic.
Ingredients:
- One Echinacea tea bag or herb;
- Water.
First, steep the tea bag or the herb in warm water for five minutes. After that, strain. Finally, wash your mouth thoroughly with the solution. You can do this 2-3 times a day.
2. Chamomile
Chamomile can help if you have injured tissues thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. You can use herbs or teabag.
- Make sure to drink three to four cups of this tea every;
- Take a wet tea bag and hold it on the affected spot;
- If your tooth is swollen, make a poultice and use it several times a day.
3. Oil Pulling
The oldest remedy for tooth and mouth issues is oil pulling. In fact, this method helps with the reduction of toxins and bacteria in your mouth, and it contributes to better oral health.
Ingredients:
- Warm water;
- 1 tsp. of extra virgin coconut oil.
Swish the oil around your mouth for 15 minutes. Next, spit it out and wash your mouth with warm water. Do this twice a day, and bear in mind to do it on an empty stomach. Also, you should do this for a month.
4. Potato
It shows acidic properties that help get rid of toxins and dead cells, but being an alkaline food, it’s also an antiseptic.
Ingredients:
- Slice of raw potato.
First, put the slice of raw potato on your area of concern. Second, leave it overnight or just for 30 minutes. Third, don’t be afraid if there is discoloration after you remove it.
This could happen because of the toxin removal, so bear in mind that the discoloration is a good thing.
5. Water and Salt Rinses
This natural remedy is recommended by many dentists for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. It can prevent infections, bacterial growth, and reduce inflammation.
Ingredients:
- One glass of warm water;
- ½ a teaspoon of salt.
Stir in the salt in the glass of warm water. After the salt dissolves, use the solution to wash your mouth thoroughly, and then spit it out. In order to reduce the pain and discomfort as well as clear infections, you must repeat this 3- 4 times a day.
6. Garlic
This healthy vegetable contains allicin (active compound) which makes it a natural antibiotic that prevents bacterial infections. Moreover, it relieves pain that is caused by swelling due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 cloves of garlic.
Make sure to wash and peel the cloves properly before crushing them to squeeze the juice out. This should release allicin. Then, apply the juice to the area of concern. Repeat at least two times a day.
If the above-mentioned process is hard for you to do, there is an alternative. You can eat a few cloves of garlic, but you must chew properly in order to release the allicin.
7. Peppermint Oil
This oil is a strong remedy that relieves pain and reduces inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Ingredients:
- 2-4 drops of peppermint oil.
Put a few drops on a cotton swab and apply them to the affected area. Hold it for a few minutes. But, another way is to use your finger to put the oil on the tooth. You should do this for a month about three to four times a day.
8. Wet Black Tea Bag
This tea fights infections thanks to its antioxidant content which absorbs pus and some of the toxins.
Ingredients:
- Black tea bag;
- Warm water.
Take one black tea bag and steep it in warm water for a few minutes. Squeeze it and then apply it to your swollen area and suck on it.
You can leave the remedy overnight or just for a few hours, but make sure to wash your mouth with water solution afterward. Do this procedure once a day for a few weeks.
9. Hydrogen Peroxide
This product not only reduces pain and inflammation due to its antibacterial and disinfectant properties, but it’s also an antimicrobial agent.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda;
- Cotton ball(optional);
- Two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide;
- One teaspoon of warm water.
Instructions:
Mix the hydrogen peroxide with the warm water. Use the solution to wash your mouth thoroughly.
Another option is to make a paste. You need two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide and one teaspoon of baking soda. Next, mix that all together, until you get a paste consistency.
Then, apply the paste and leave it for a few minutes before washing it with warm water. Practice this for several weeks.
10. Turmeric
Reduces inflammation and promotes oral health. It provides anti-inflammatory, antiseptic as well as antibiotic properties.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. of turmeric powder;
- Warm water.
Mix the ingredients mentioned above to make a paste, and then apply it to the affected tooth. Then, leave it for fifteen minutes and wash it off.
Also, you can mix one teaspoon of olive oil with 14 teaspoons of turmeric, and apply it to the tooth. Then, leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off.
11. Apple Cider Vinegar
This home remedy reduces pain and inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties.
In addition, the apple cider vinegar contains beneficial acids such as malic acid and acetic acid which are great antimicrobials, antibacterials, and antifungals.
Ingredients:
- All you need is one teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar.
Instructions:
Swish the vinegar around your mouth for 5 minutes. Then, rinse your mouth with warm water. Do this two to four times a day for a month.
12. Oregano Oil
The oregano oil helps abscess drainage while at the same time kills the bacteria that is found in the pus. Moreover, it helps fight tooth infections, speeds the healing process, and boost immunity.
The oil contains antioxidants, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties that clear the infections. In fact, oregano oil numbs the affected area.
Ingredients:
- 2-3 drops of oregano oil.
Instructions:
Put the oil on a cotton swab and apply it to the affected area. Then, let it stay for 5 minutes.
Another option is to put three to five drops of the oil in a ¼ cup of warm water and mix it. It is the perfect mouthwash. Swish the mixture for five minutes and then spit it out. Repeat this three or four times a day.
Tips to Prevent Abscessed Tooth
- Avoid caffeine and junk food;
- Avoid chewing gum;
- Avoid smoking;
- Every three months replace your toothbrush;
- Brush your teeth twice a day;
- Start using antimicrobial mouthwash.
Above all, bear in mind to always consult your dentist before using any of the remedies mentioned above.
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