Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain

1. 8 simple home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain Presented by Align Dental Care (Sri Lanka)

2. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain • Endodontic Treatment also known as Root Canal Therapy (RCT) is the right solution to treat infection in the Root Canals. • Root Canal located in the centre of a tooth holds the nerves, connective tissues along with blood vessels of the tooth. Treating the root canal causes toothache and swelling for a while until the treated tooth heals. • Such discomforts can be minimised with various home remedies.

3. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain 1) Garlic and Onion juice • Both onion and garlic possess antibiotic properties and can be utilized for various dental issues including toothache.  • Chew a slice of Garlic with the root canal filed tooth. • Crush the garlic and onion to extract their juices and apply the oil over the treated tooth. • It feeds the tooth with the antibacterial and antibiotic agents to kill the throbbing pain.

4. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain 2) Cucumber • The antibiotics and hydrates present in cucumber have made it as a powerful remedy for tooth pain and swelling. • Take a slice of cucumber and place it near the infected or root canal filled tooth for a few minutes. • It lessens the effect of bacteria and alleviates the root canal pain.

5. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain 3) Vinegar • Vinegar contains the antibacterial properties required to lessen the toothaches. • Soak a cotton ball in vinegar and apply it over the root canal filled tooth. • Whether it is apple cider vinegar or vinegar used in cooking purposes, it assures killing the bacteria.

6. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain 4) Potato • Potato has sedatives and anti-inflammatory properties that can calm down the throbbing nerves and reduce pain. • Cut a potato into small slices. • Take a slice and chew it with the treated tooth. • The fluid squeezed from the slice takes to inject the sedatives into the tooth to lessen the pain.

7. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain 5) Raw Butter Raw butter which appeals in slight yellow color is rich in protein content. Regular consumption of butter will strengthen the teeth and gums. People who received Endodontic treatments should add butter in their diet for faster recovery.

8. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain 6) Clove • Clove is a powerful remedy for various oral complications. Whether it is clove or clove oil, it can minimize the rate of infection in the teeth. • Take some cloves. Place them in the mouth and suck them. • Apply clove oil over the infected or root canal filled tooth. • Add a few drops of water to a teaspoon of clove powder and mix it well. Apply the mixture over the tooth and keep it idle for around 20 minutes.

9. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain 7) Pepper and Salt • Salt is a highly recommended remedy for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. When salt is mixed with pepper which also has medicinal and antibacterial agents, it is very powerful to minimise the root canal pain. • Take a teaspoon of salt and pepper in the same amount. Mix them well and add a few drops of water to prepare the paste.  • Apply the mixture over the treated tooth and leave it for a few minutes. Repeat this process for some days. 

10. Home remedies to get relief from Root canal pain 8) Plantain Leaves • Plantains are rich in anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties. It is effective to ease the pain and reduce swelling around the teeth. • Chew some plantain leaves with your teeth. • Take some plantain leaves and smash them and add some droplets of water to prepare a paste. Apply the plantain leaves paste on the teeth.

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