Cloves For Toothache

Going to great pains to uncover old folk cures for some of our ailments

Last updated at 20:13, Thursday, 19 May 2011

Have you noticed, and I know I’ve mentioned this before, that whenever you get a really painful toothache, it’s always over a weekend or a long bank holiday?

You haven’t? Then aren’t you the lucky one.

And, if that isn’t bad enough, isn’t it usually the time when you find out that you haven’t got any painkillers in the house?

We’ve all been there. And I bet that’s the time you start racking your brains trying to remember some of the old folk cures your grandparents would use in similar circumstances.

I know that in my family the remedy used mostly was the tried and trusted oil of cloves.

A few drops applied to the affected tooth usually worked wonders.

But I’m going back to a time when most households would have a cupboard full of pills and potions, and these they would have relied on in the bad old pre-NHS days.

But I suspect, for most families those days are dead and gone. And if you haven’t any painkillers in the house, it’s exceedingly unlikely that you’ll have any oil of cloves to hand.

You could, if you’re really desperate, try an old folk remedy.

How about picking up the jawbone of a horse with your teeth, walking backwards for nine steps and then dropping it. Only one problem, first find a horse’s jawbone or even find a horse that’s near to hand.

If there is one, you could try the old local cure of having it breathe into your mouth twice a day.

If you can’t get access to a live horse, why not try to get hold of a tooth of a dead one.

According to an Irish folk cure, you can get some relief from pain by rubbing the tooth over the jaw covering the aching tooth.

Another old cure is to eat grasshopper eggs. Interesting, but where are you going to find any grasshoppers?

And, another cure: you could pick your teeth with – if I can decipher my scribbled notes – the middle toe of an owl.

I think the RSPB might have something to say about this one. But why an owl and not a chicken or a bird that’s more accessible?

Speaking of poultry, another old Lakeland cure involves rubbing the affected tooth with the brains of a hen. Messy!

It’s so much easier to cut a piece out of a raw potato and place it on the aching tooth. It’s supposed to work.

Are You Looking for The Correct Cure for Toothache

Toothache pains are many so now there are many cures for toothaches as well. Consult a dentist you will find the right way out. To treat the root cause of your toothache, you always need a dentists help. And if you can’t afford the expenses you can follow up some home remedies.

You could be having a toothache, for one of the various reason that cause the pain. If you have a cavity then your nerve will be exposed to the air which causes the pain. If you do not treat this problem, the pain can get unbearable. This small cavity won’t take much time in becoming a big one, this may require of a root canal or tooth removal. Time can’t be wasted in this case.

But, if you are looking for ways to treat the pain while at home then you can try the experimented home remedies for toothaches . You have to consult a dentist if you want to kill the target problem and relieve yourself permanently, these remedies will help you temporarily.

If your toothache is due to sensitivity then avoiding liquids which are too hot or cold is best for you. Bacteria in your mouth can be gotten rid off by rinsing your mouth with salt water regularly. You can gain some relief by filling your dry sockets with clove paste. Toothache remedies are many, finding the right one is your job.

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