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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Using Medication
• Method 2 of 3: Home remedies
• Method 3 of 3: What are wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last permanent teeth to appear. They cut through the gums and are sometimes quite painful. A wisdom tooth can be painful if it grows unevenly, bent, protrudes too far and rests against other teeth, or due to other defects. There are many ways to get rid of pain caused by a wisdom tooth.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Using Medication

1. 1 Use pain relieving gels. For dental problems, you can apply an anesthetic gel to your gums. These gels contain benzocaine and should be applied directly to the gums for toothache. Try not to swallow the gel and spit out the residue.
   • You can also use a 10% lidocaine spray, but be careful not to inject the spray deep into your throat.
   • Observe the instructions for use, which indicate in what quantities and how often a particular product should be used.
2. 2 Try over-the-counter pain relievers. For toothaches, you can take over-the-counter pain relievers. These drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen (Nurofen), paracetamol (Panadol), and naproxen (Nalgezin).
   • Be sure to follow the directions for use and follow the recommended dosage.
3. 3 Do not exceed the recommended dosage. If the pain is severe, be careful not to use too much gel or pain relievers. Too much gel can cause a rare but serious and deadly disease called methemoglobinemia, in which the amount of oxygen carried by the blood decreases.
   • Too much pain relievers can lead to other problems, such as stomach problems, including stomach ulcers.
   • Never give benzocaine to children under two years of age.

Method 2 of 3: Home remedies

1. 1 Use a soft toothbrush. While brushing your teeth can be quite painful for toothaches, you should brush your teeth twice a day. If you find it difficult to do this because of the pain, use a soft bristled brush. This brush will not damage your gums.
   • After the wisdom tooth stops hurting, you can use your regular toothbrush again.
2. 2 Massage your gums. Your gums can hurt when your teeth are erupting. Massage your gums around the erupting wisdom teeth. This will ease the pain and help your teeth erupt.
   • During the massage, gently rub the top of the erupting tooth with a clean finger. You can also rinse your mouth with chlorhexidine, then wrap your finger in a sterile bandage and massage your gums.
   • Also massage the gums on both sides of the growing tooth.
   • Do not rub your gums too hard to avoid damaging them.
   • Massage your gums 3-4 times a day.
3. 3 Use an ice pack. If you're in pain, try applying an ice cube or some crushed ice to your tooth. This only helps if the tooth is insensitive to cold.You can also wrap the ice in cloth or latex (such as a small rubber ball or latex glove finger) and apply it to the aching tooth.
   • If both of these methods cause you to feel very cold, apply an ice pack to your cheek to relieve toothache. The cold will penetrate the skin and help relieve the pain. Remember to wrap the ice pack in a towel or T-shirt to keep your skin from freezing.
4. 4 Use salted water. Salt is great for healing skin. To prepare the gargle solution, completely dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt in 120 ml of warm water. Put some solution in your mouth, but do not swallow it. Rinse your mouth where the aching tooth is. Hold the solution in your mouth for 30-60 seconds. Do not rinse your mouth too much while doing this.
   • Spit the solution. Repeat 2-3 times, or until you run out of salted water.
   • Then rinse your mouth with warm water.
   • This can be done 3-4 times a day until the pain subsides.
5. 5 Use apple cider vinegar. Mix cup (60 ml) each of warm water and apple cider vinegar. Hold the solution in your mouth near the aching tooth for 30-60 seconds. Then spit out the solution and repeat the procedure 2-3 times. Then rinse your mouth with warm water. This can be done 3-4 times a day, but do not swallow the vinegar and water solution.
   • Stop rinsing your mouth if you feel irritation.
6. 6 Try fresh vegetables. Certain fresh vegetables can help relieve toothache. Cut a small piece of garlic, onion, or ginger and place it in your mouth right on top of the aching tooth. After that, lightly bite the piece so that the juice comes out of it.
   • The juice will numb your gums and help relieve pain.
7. 7 Use essential oils. Essential oils can also help relieve toothache. Apply the oil to your fingers and rub it over your gums. You can also add a few drops of essential oil to 50-100 milliliters of water and rinse your mouth with this solution. Never swallow essential oils, as they can be toxic. The following essential oils can help relieve toothache:
   • tea tree oil;
   • clove oil;
   • sage and aloe oil;
   • cinnamon oil;
   • yellow root oil;
   • peppermint oil;
   • you can also use warm olive oil and warm vanilla extract.
8. 8 Ease pain with a tea bag. Tea can help relieve pain. To make a tea compress, soak a herbal tea bag in warm water. When the bag is soaked in water, place it on the tooth. Keep it on the tooth for five minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day until the pain is gone. The following teas are suitable:
   • echinacea tea;
   • yellow root tea;
   • Black tea;
   • sage tea;
   • green tea.
9. 9 Try chilled foods. One way to relieve a toothache is to use chilled food chunks. You can apply cold cucumber or raw potato slices to a sore tooth. You can also use frozen fruit slices such as banana, apple, guava, pineapple, or mango.
   • This method will not work if the aching tooth is sensitive to cold. Try using chilled cucumber or potato slices first, as they are less cold than frozen fruit.
10. 10 Make asafoetida paste. Asafoetida is a herb used in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine. It can be found in an oriental or Indian grocery store and is usually sold as a powder or solid pieces. Make a paste: Mix ¼ teaspoon of the powder with enough lemon juice to make a paste. Stir the paste thoroughly and apply it to the wisdom tooth and the surrounding gum. Leave it there for five minutes.
    • Rinse your mouth out with water to rinse off the paste.
    • Repeat this procedure 2-3 times a day.
    • Lemon juice will help drown out the bitter and unpleasant smell of the paste.

Method 3 of 3: What are wisdom teeth

1. 1 Learn more about wisdom teeth. They appear as the last of all permanent teeth - two on top and two on the bottom. Wisdom teeth usually grow between the ages of 17 and 25. These teeth do not appear in everyone, and their eruption does not always cause pain.
2. 2 Learn about the causes of pain. Sometimes the appearance of wisdom teeth is associated with pain. This occurs when wisdom teeth grow at an angle. They can also put pressure on adjacent teeth when there is not enough room for them to grow. Pain during the growth of wisdom teeth can also be caused by the following reasons:
   • infection;
   • a tumor;
   • cyst;
   • damage to adjacent teeth;
   • caries;
   • constant pain in the jaw, right down to the front teeth;
   • inflammation of the lymph nodes;
   • gum disease.
3. 3 Visit your dentist. Although wisdom teeth can cause problems, they do not always need to be removed. In most cases, pain can be easily dealt with. However, if the pain persists after using home remedies, see your dentist. If you experience severe pain, bad breath, difficulty swallowing, fever or swelling of the gums, mouth, and jaw, see your dentist immediately.
   • More serious problems are possible in which wisdom teeth will need to be removed.