Clove - Syzygium aromaticum (Caryophyllus aromaticus, Eugenia caryophyllata)

          Clove oil is a natural remedy for toothache. The oil of cloves is a strong antibacterial, a powerful antiseptic, an analgesic and a weak anaesthetic when applied to decayed teeth. It is equally useful in digestive problems and muscular disorders. When dried, cloves carry the essential oil of eugenol, a powerful antiseptic with preservative action. It can be placed on a small piece of cotton and stuck into a tooth cavity to give temporary toothache relief. This can be effective for 60 to 90 minutes. A new cotton ball soaked with clove oil can replace the old one at this time.

Toothache Plant - Spilanthes Oleracea

          Spilanthes oleracea is a short spreading perennial plant with toothed leaves and a cute gold gumball-like inflorescence. It has been called the toothache plant because it is a natural remedy for toothache. It's also called Brazil cress and Para cress. It has no odor but when eaten, it has an interesting flavor that develops slowly from pleasant and salty to a strong, tickling-burning pungency that leaves a numb feeling in the mouth. Spilanthes oleracea is perennial grown with full sun to part shade in a moist well drained soil. The plant reaches 10 to 12 inches. It has been used for toothaches.

Peppermint - Mentha Piperita

          Mentha Piperita is hardy perennial, which can grow 2 to 3 feet tall, including the flowering spikes. The leaves are a moss green color. It grows pale, lilac flowers in the summer around late July if not clipped down. The mint plant has a strong aroma of peppermint. It is also used for medicinal and flavoring purposes. This plant will spread underground by growing root shoots in early spring and the plants can become prolific. Because of its anti-inflammatory compounds, peppermint has a soothing ability and is a natural remedy for toothache pain. Drinking 5 grams of fresh peppermint boiled in a cup of water with a pinch of salt is believed to relieve toothaches and headaches.

            The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. Because we know that dental pain can be terrible, our Financial Manager will do everything she can to assist you in making financial arrangements to help you obtain your needed dental care. If a natural remedy for toothache is not effective and you would like to see an emergency dentist for your toothache, Dr. Smith or Dr. Padolsky would be happy to see you. Call 404-874-7428 for your appointment.