Looking for the best mouthwash for toothache relief? Wondering if it has to be a prescription rinse or if it could be a home remedy. Keep reading to find out!
Prescription mouthwash:
You cannot pick it up at the pharmacy yourself, but you will need a prescription from a doctor.
How to use a chlorhexidine rinse:
Pour 15 ml into a cup.
Spit it out and don't eat for an hour.
You can repeat it up to twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Please do not use it for more than two weeks as it may start to turn your teeth brown with prolonged use.
If you can't get to the dentist, the only other option would be to rinse your mouth at home.
Homemade mouthwash:
Rinse with salt water. This is the easiest home rinse available because everyone has salt and water at home. This is best used for swollen gums as it helps reduce bleeding. It is most helpful when used the day after a tooth extraction, as it helps control inflammation and also flushes food debris out of the socket.
Some may be put off by the fact that you have to flick it in your mouth for so long. On the plus side, at least your mouth will feel super fresh. This mouthwash works by returning the pH of your mouth to a neutral level.
Oregano oil. In case you didn't know, oregano has high antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This fact has prompted people to try to use the extracted oil to combat toothache. How do you use it? You can pour the concentrate onto a Q-tip and rub it around the tooth that is experiencing pain, or you can mix it with a little water and use it as a mouthwash. Either way, it will work!
It kills over 99% of germs and does a great job-fighting plaque and bad breath You can also easily purchase it from your local supermarket or pharmacy. All you have to do is rinse for thirty seconds, which is much faster than the coconut oil-pulling technique.
All of these mouthwashes will work to some extent, but mostly only for very mild toothache. If your toothache is very severe, no amount of mouthwash will relieve the pain. The only person who can do this would be your dentist!
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