Having a tooth ache is one of the worst types of pain that a person has to deal with, short of losing a limb.
The persistent throbbing and sensitivity to hot and cold can become maddening over time.
This type of pain is relentless and never seems to let up once it's begun.
There are many different remedies available for tooth pain, especially now with the internet available.
Some are effective while many others are worthless and some work for certain people while they don't do anything at all for others.
Your best option is always to see a dentist as soon as possible.
If you are having tooth pain then there's probably a good reason for it, other than just sensitivity to hot or cold.
However, if you simply can't afford, or are unable to see a dentist right, then here are a few remedies that you can try at home.
1.
While it may not feel very good when you have an infected tooth, exercising your teeth can be one of the fastest home remedies for a tooth pain.
  It works much like a sprained ankle, the more you move it, the better it will feel.
  Be sure to chew hard foods properly, or else the pain will only increase.
  Soaking wheat in water and then chewing it in intervals can help to exercise the infected area.
  2.
Until you are able to see the dentist, there are simple alternatives that you can try to help reduce the pain temporarily.
  One of the easiest things to do is to check for trapped food around the infected area.
  Gently remove the food with dental floss, but do not force the food if it will not come out.
  You can then use a tooth pick to remove the food.
  Follow with warm salt water.
  This will relieve some of the pressure, and help prevent any future tooth aches.
  3.
If the pain is located in your gums and it is not coming from a particular tooth, then try sucking on an ice cub to numb the painful area.
  If the pain is in your jaw, then an ice pack is very effective.
  Depending on the reason for your pain, many people find that treating the area with a cold substance will not always help.
  In this case, you should use a hot compress instead.
  Rinsing with warm salt water will feel wonderful if you are able to handle hot water in your mouth with the pain.
  A wet black tea bag is also helpful for sore gums and can be used for 30 minutes on the infected area.
  As always, you can take a pain reliever.
  However, if you are already aware that there is going to be a dental procedure, such as removing the tooth, then you should not take aspirin.
  It will only increase the bleeding, putting you in harm.
  As previously stated, there are very few home remedies for tooth pain that are 100% effective for everyone or that will continue to work long term.
Your best option for getting rid of tooth pain is always to see a dentist right away.