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9 Home Remedies for Toothaches

Jun 29, 2015 03:47 PM

Jun 29, 2015 04:03 PM

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If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation of nursing a painful toothache, you can easily find many DIY home remedies in your kitchen or medicine cabinet before your next scheduled dentist appointment.

For a super-easy home remedy, simply dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a cup of boiling water. When the water is cool enough, swish the solution in your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting out.

Read below for more home remedies that involve essential oils, Vicks VapoRub, alcohol, used tea bags, hydrogen peroxide, or simple acupressure.

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