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Mix a teaspoon of salt in warm water and gargle it in your mouth. This can help reduce inflammation and kill bacteria.
Apply a cold pack to the outside of your cheek for 15-20 minutes. This can numb the area and reduce swelling.
Dab a cotton ball in clove oil and apply it to the affected tooth. Clove oil contains a natural anesthetic quality that can provide relief.
Crush a garlic and clove. Mix it with a little salt to create a paste. Apply it to the painful tooth to harness its antibacterial properties.
Peppermint has a numbing effect and can soothe your gums. Simply, sip on warm peppermint tea or use a chilled peppermint tea bag on the affected area.
Use a warm tea bag as a compress. It will help in reducing swelling and alleviating pain.