Have a toothache? That’s no picnic. If you suffer from tooth crown pain, call our dentist office in Tucson right away. Any intense pain or discomfort qualifies as a 24 hour dental emergency. We’ll schedule you an appointment soon — maybe even that very day! We tend to keep a few appointment slots open in our calendar just for such dental emergencies. Let’s get you the relief that you need.

In the meantime, there are plenty of natural remedies you can try at home for a toothache. You don’t have to suffer from tooth crown pain. Relief is easier than you think.

Rinse with Salt Water

A simple salt water rinse is a great first line defense against toothache. Salt water is a natural disinfectant. Rinsing can help loosen food particles and debris that get stuck in your teeth and may be exacerbating your toothache. A good salt water rinse can also reduce inflammation and helps to heal any oral wounds.

To prepare the salt water mixture, stir a half teaspoon of salt into a warm glass of water. Use it as a mouthwash and rinse for a couple of minutes. Don’t swallow the mixture. Do this 3 to 4 times per week.

Cold Compress

A cold compress can provide great relief, especially if your pain was caused by facial trauma or a blunt impact. Pressing something cold against your jaw where your tooth hurts will cause the blood vessels to constrict. This reduces inflammation and will provide pain relief. A simple ice pack will work. If you don’t have an ice pack, a frozen bag of veggies will also do the trick. Apply a cold compress for 20 minutes. Repeat every 4 hours.

Peppermint Tea Bags

Peppermint tea bags are a great way to numb toothache and sooth sensitive gums. You’ll want to allow the tea bag to first cool down to a lukewarm temperature before applying it to the affected area. Put it on your mouth over the toothache and gently soak it.

A slightly warm tea bag works well. You might also try putting the tea bag in the freezer briefly to act as a cold compress.

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