You can also rinse your mouth with a tincture of myrrh. The astringent effects help fight inflammation, and myrrh offers the added benefit of killing bacteria. Simmer 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of powdered myrrh leaves in 500 ml (2 cups) of boiling water for 30 minutes. Filter and let cool. Rinse your mouth with 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of this solution diluted in 125 ml (½ cup) of water five to six times a day.

Toothache Remedy: Vinegar and Brown Paper

Another home remedy is to dip a small piece of brown paper (from a lunch bag or grocery store) in vinegar, sprinkle one side with black pepper and hold it on the cheek. The slight burning sensation on your cheek can distract you from your dental pain.

Toothache Remedy: The Right Toothpaste and the Right Brush

If your gums tend to recede, a toothpaste for “sensitive teeth” may go a long way to relieving much of the pain you experience from eating hot or cold foods. When gums shrink, the dentin below the surface of the tooth enamel is exposed, and this material is particularly sensitive.

Brush your teeth and gums with the softest bristle brush you can find to preserve gum tissue and prevent shrinkage.

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