Common causes of toothache are:
  • Dental decay.

  • A tooth fracture.

  • A cracked tooth.
  • Irritation of the pulp following dental treatment.
  • An exposed tooth root, which often occurs if the gums have receded or are damaged.


Prevention is better than cure so it is important to keep gums and teeth healthy by eating very few sugary foods or drinks or preferably avoiding them altogether.

Brush your teeth regularly- at least twice a day.

Salt Water Home Remedy for Toothache
 Keep the affected area well rinsed with salt water.
Sweets and candies are best avoided to prevent toothache
Hand massage for Toothache

 Sit or lie down and ask somebody to press the fleshy are between the thumb and forefinger on both your hands- they should press both simultaneously for about five minutes.

Ice Cubes can help Toothache

 Rub the palm of your hand with ice cubes.
Reflexology for Toothache

 Reflexology is very good for toothache- if you are desperate and unable to get to a professional reflexologist find any sore spots by massaging each hand in turn. Massage the sore spots away, little by little, until they have gone. You will find the toothache has disappeared too.

Green Tea for Toothache

Green tea can help prevent the pain of toothache. This is because it contains numerous compounds, polyphenols as well as tannin, that act as antibiotics.
Soak a green tea bag in water for a minute.
Drink the tea, and hold the bag against the tooth for 5 minutes.