Home Remedies for Wisdom Teeth Pain

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth in the dental arch. Even though, most people get their wisdom tooth at certain stage, there are people who never develop wisdom tooth. Moreover, it is possible for few people to have more than four wisdom teeth. And the bad news is, poorly aligned and erupted wisdom teeth can cause unbearable pain and sometimes lead to infections.

Pericoronitis is the most common problem with wisdom teeth. This happens when there is no enough space for all of the teeth in the lower jaw. The symptoms of pericoronitis are swollen gum tissue at the last visible molar, pain while biting, bad smell/taste and sometimes you may experience pus oozing and draining     from the area. Swelling can cause pressure on the adjacent structures and can exude to the ear causing an extreme earache. All these can be lead to wisdom teeth removal in Sydney. Many people often tolerate the pain to save their bank on removal. But you can reduce the pain by knowing about the easy home remedies to control the pain. Read now…

Clove Oil – It contains a natural numbing agent, eugenol. Take a cotton ball and pour a few drops of clove oil and place the cotton ball in the area causing pain. But if you use it for a very long period, it may cause burns/irritation.

Garlic – It stops the growth of bacteria causing infections. Make a paste of minced garlic and salt, and apply it to the affected area to control the infection until you consult your dentist.

Saltwater – If you are struggling with abscess or pericoronitis, rinsing your mouth with saltwater can clean the infected area until the source is treated as saltwater has a cleansing agent that battles with bacterial infections. Preparing saltwater is easy, just add a small amount of salt in warm water and swish for thirty seconds one or two times/day. This not only battles with the infection but also keep your sockets free from debris after wisdom teeth extraction in Sydney.

Tea Bag: Tea has natural properties that can help problems related to wisdom teeth pain and extraction. Peppermint tea can provide temporary relief as it has numbing properties. Apply a cooled bag to the painful area. And black tea is rich in tannic acid that stops bleeding by inducing clot formation.

Remember all these remedies are just for temporary relief, for permanent cure you must consult a wisdom teeth removal dentist in Sydney. You can seek help of Wisdom Teeth Day Surgery. They have a team of health professionals who can help you in a complete recover and perform wisdom teeth extractions with affordable pre-established fees.