12 safe and effective ways to treat tooth decay at home

12 Safe and Effective Ways to Treat Tooth Decay at Home: Tooth decay is a process in which bacteria attack and damage the teeth, leading to increasingly severe pain. If you cannot get to the dentist immediately, try the following home remedies for tooth decay to relieve pain and control the condition.

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Advantages and disadvantages of treating tooth decay at home

Advantages:

• Immediate pain relief: Home remedies can relieve pain when you cannot get to the dentist.
• Easy-to-find ingredients: Most ingredients are readily available and easy to find.
• Prevent prolonged pain: Some measures can prevent the pain from getting worse.
• Reduce swelling: Some methods help reduce gum swelling.
• Save money: The cost is lower than treatment at a dental clinic.

Disadvantages:

• Cannot cure completely: Home remedies cannot completely treat tooth decay.
• May worsen the condition: If not done properly, the inflammation can become more severe.

Although home remedies for tooth decay can help relieve pain temporarily, for a thorough treatment, BeamDental recommends that you visit a reputable dental clinic. Only dental professionals can provide the most accurate and effective treatment for your tooth decay.

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Some ways to treat tooth decay at home

BeamDental has compiled 10+ ways to treat tooth decay at home to help you relieve pain and prevent tooth decay from progressing. Here are some things to keep in mind and effective methods:

• Notes when treating tooth decay at home:

Rinse the tooth decay medicine thoroughly before using.

Do not overuse home remedies: When necessary, visit a specialist center.

Treat tooth decay at home with guava leaves

Guava leaves contain ingredients such as Beta-sitosterol, avicularin, quercetin, guaijaverin, leucocyanidin and many vitamins, which help to disinfect and relieve pain effectively.

• How to do it:

Treating tooth decay with guava leaves and salt:

1. Prepare 5-6 guava leaves and half a teaspoon of salt.
2. Crush the guava leaves and salt, then filter out the residue.
3. Use a cotton swab to dip the guava leaf water and apply it to the painful tooth area.
4. You can use guava leaf water to rinse your mouth.
5. Do this about 3-4 times a day to effectively relieve pain.
6. Treating tooth decay with guava leaf water:
7. Boil 1-1.5 liters of clean water with 100g of guava leaves.
8. Boil until there is about 2/3 liter of water left.
9. Strain the boiled water to rinse your mouth.
10. Do this about 3-4 times a day, before eating and going to bed.

• Note:

1. Do not overuse guava leaf tooth decay treatment.
2. Only suitable for people with moderate tooth decay.
3. Do not combine with other drugs.
4. If it is not effective, go to a dental facility for timely treatment.

Treat tooth decay at home with ginger leaves

Ginger leaves to treat tooth decay is a folk remedy used by our ancestors to effectively relieve pain. Ginger leaves contain many substances such as annin, flavonoid, saponin, phytosterol, which help reduce swelling and pain. When combined with saliva, these active ingredients will create a protective layer on tooth enamel.

• How to do it:

1. Wash the guava leaves with cold water.
2. Boil the guava leaves with 1 liter of clean water over low heat for 30 minutes.
3. When the water is reduced to about 1 bowl of rice, turn off the heat.
4. Wait for the water to warm, then use this water to rinse your mouth for about 5 minutes.
5. After rinsing your mouth with guava leaf water, rinse your mouth again with cold water.
6. Do it twice a day.

• Note:

1. Only use for patients with moderate tooth decay.
2. Tooth color: Tooth enamel may turn yellow when first used, but will disappear when stopped.
3. Choose guava leaves: Choose guava leaves that are young, disease-free and harvested early in the morning.

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Treating tooth decay at home with yellow chrysanthemum

In Oriental medicine, yellow chrysanthemum is a spicy and bitter medicine, with the ability to clear heat, diuretic and antibacterial, helping to inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold. Therefore, yellow chrysanthemum can be used effectively in treating tooth decay. Here is how to treat tooth decay with yellow chrysanthemum at home:

• How to do it:

1. Soak yellow chrysanthemum petals in warm water for about 3-5 minutes.
2. Remove the petals and squeeze dry.
3. Use 5-10 dried petals, apply directly to the cavity.
4. You can bite, chew or crush the petals to let the petal juice flow out, helping to fight bacteria and relieve pain.
5. Take yellow chrysanthemum in your mouth about 3-4 times a day.

• Note:

1. Make sure the petals are washed before use.
2. This method only provides temporary pain relief and cannot replace specialized treatment.
3. If the tooth decay condition does not improve, you should see a dentist for timely advice and treatment.

Treating tooth decay at home with papaya latex

Papaya latex has long been used as a folk remedy to reduce and slow down the process of tooth decay. Papaya latex has the ability to relieve pain and prevent the growth of bacteria that cause tooth decay.

• How to do it:

1. Cut the young papaya to collect the latex.
2. Use cotton to absorb the papaya latex.
3. Apply the papaya latex to the decayed tooth.

• Note:

1. Do not swallow papaya latex: Only apply papaya latex to the decayed tooth, avoid swallowing the latex.
2. Only use fresh latex: Make sure the latex used is fresh latex collected from the papaya fruit.

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Treating tooth decay at home with black pepper and basil

Basil leaves and black pepper are two ingredients that are easy to find in nature and are known for their many uses in Oriental medicine. Basil leaves have a spicy, warm taste and strong antibacterial properties. When combined with black pepper, this mixture can help relieve pain and prevent the growth of bacteria that cause tooth decay.

• How to do it:

1. Wash the basil leaves.
2. Crush the basil leaves with black pepper.
3. Apply this mixture to the affected tooth.
4. The mixture will help relieve pain immediately.

• Note:

1. Stop using if you have an allergy: If you experience any allergic symptoms, stop using it immediately.
2. Check the effectiveness: If after 5-7 days of use you do not see any results, you should see a dentist for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Treating tooth decay at home with betel leaves

Betel leaves contain many essential oils, mineral salts, and water, which have strong antiseptic properties and are used effectively in treating tooth decay. Specifically, betel leaves have strong antiseptic properties that help kill bacteria that cause tooth decay, while soaking in betel leaf water also helps relieve pain and soothe tooth decay symptoms.

• How to do it:

1. Wash the betel leaves.
2. Boil the betel leaves with water for about 10-15 minutes.
3. When the water has condensed into a bowl of water, let it cool.
4. Hold the betel leaf water in your mouth at least 2-3 times a day.
5. Then, rinse your mouth with clean water.

Treat tooth decay at home with garlic

Garlic contains many natural antibiotic ingredients such as: Azôene, Dianllil Disulfide, Diallil – Trisulfide, which help inhibit the growth and development of bacteria that cause tooth decay. Specifically, garlic and ginger have strong antibacterial properties, helping to kill bacteria that cause tooth decay, while also helping to relieve pain and reduce swelling. You can use garlic to treat tooth decay in the following ways:

• How to do it:

1. Use fresh garlic
2. Crush the garlic.
3. Place the crushed garlic on the painful tooth for about 10-15 minutes.
4. Do it 2-3 times a day.
5. Combine garlic and ginger
6. Peel the garlic and ginger.
7. Crush the garlic and ginger.
8. Apply the mixture to the cavity for 15-20 minutes.
9. Finally, rinse your mouth with salt water.

Treating tooth decay at home with hydrogen peroxide

3% hydrogen peroxide has high antiseptic properties and can help relieve toothache while helping to kill bacteria in the mouth, preventing the spread of bacteria that cause tooth decay.

• How to do it:

1. Dilute 3% hydrogen peroxide with clean water in a 1:1 ratio.
2. Rinse your mouth with the diluted hydrogen peroxide solution for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Spit it out and rinse your mouth with clean water to remove all the hydrogen peroxide solution.

• Note:

Do not swallow: Avoid swallowing hydrogen peroxide as it can be harmful to your health.

Dilution: Always dilute hydrogen peroxide before use to avoid irritating the oral mucosa.

Treating tooth decay at home with turmeric

Turmeric powder has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, helping to relieve toothache and improve oral health. Turmeric powder can help relieve pain and support the treatment of tooth decay, but cannot replace professional examination and treatment at dental facilities.

• How to do:

1. Simple use of turmeric powder
2. Directly apply turmeric powder to the painful tooth.
3. Leave the turmeric powder on for a few minutes.
4. Rinse your mouth with clean salt water.
5. Combine turmeric powder with honey
6. Mix turmeric powder with honey to form a mixture.
7. Massage the mixture onto the decayed tooth area for a few minutes.
8. Keep the mixture on the painful tooth for 10 minutes.
9. Rinse your mouth with water.

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Treat tooth decay at home with ice packs

Applying ice packs is a simple method to effectively relieve toothache. Ice helps numb the painful area, reducing the feeling of toothache. At the same time, ice also helps blood vessels constrict and then dilate, helping to reduce swelling and relieve pain.

• How to do:

1. Prepare an ice bag or ice pack.
2. Place the prepared ice pack in a thin towel or clean cloth so that the ice is not applied directly to the skin.
3. Place the wrapped ice pack on the painful tooth area for about 15-20 minutes.
4. You can do this 2-3 times a day if needed.

• Note: This is only a temporary measure to help relieve pain. If the pain does not subside or persists, you should see a dentist for permanent treatment.

Treating tooth decay at home with salt water

Salt water is a simple and popular way to relieve toothache. Salt water has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, helping to clean the painful area and reduce inflammation.

• How to do it:

1. Add a spoonful of salt to a glass of warm water.
2. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved in the water.
3. Rinse your mouth with salt water at least twice a day.

• Note:

1. Do not overuse: Using salt water too often can erode tooth enamel and irritate the gums. Use it sparingly and do not overuse it.

Treating tooth decay at home with lemon leaves

Lemon leaves are an effective folk remedy for treating bleeding gums and gum ulcers. In addition, lemon leaves also have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and germ-killing effects.

• How to do it:

1. Use 40 fresh or dried lemon leaves (not too old or young).
2. Boil with 1 liter of filtered water and add a little sugar.
3. Boil for 10-15 minutes until the water is about 1 bottle of water.
4. Let the water cool and pour into a bottle, close the lid tightly. Store in the refrigerator and use within 4 weeks.

Some ways to prevent tooth decay

To prevent tooth decay, follow these steps:

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
• Eat a balanced diet, limit foods containing chemical sugar.
• Add foods rich in calcium to protect your teeth.
• Use dental floss or cotton swabs to clean plaque between teeth.
• Visit the dentist for an oral health check-up at least once every 6 months.

The above article by BeamDental has compiled complete information on some ways to treat tooth decay at home. BeamDental hopes this information will be useful to you. If you have questions about dentistry and need advice, please contact the hotline to receive free advice directly from the dentist!

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