18 Effective Home Remedies For Toothache
Medically reviewed by Dr. Meredith Gantos , DDS November 1, 2018 by Kushneet Kukreja ISSA Certified Specialist in Fitness & Nutrition A toothache is one of the most common dental complaints and can be quite painful and debilitating. Toothaches can occur anytime, and usually, without any warning. If there is an infection in the tooth or gum, you may also experience swelling and redness around the affected area. The sharp, throbbing pain can drive you crazy, and if you do not treat it right away, you may end up losing the tooth. The severity of the pain can range from mild to excruciating. Some people also suffer from chronic toothache. Irrespective of your gender or age, a toothache sends you scurrying to the dentist. It is quite strange that toothaches tend to manifest usually at nights, during weekends or holidays when most dental clinics are closed. When you have this pain, the last thing you want is to be told is that you will have to wait...