How to Use Lime Juice for Toothaches

Toothaches are an almost universal annoyance, affecting all of us at some point. Dental pain is usually a serious sign of a problem like a cavity; when you experience prolonged pain in a tooth, the best thing to do is call a dentist and make an appointment. Before you can see your dentist, you still have to deal with what can often be an agony in your mouth. A simple homemade solution involving lime juice can be effective at cutting down on the discomfort.

Things You'll Need

• Limes or lime juice
• Asafoetida
• Cotton or gauze
• Heat source

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Instructions

• 1

  Squeeze the juice from one lime into a small pot.

• 2

  Grind a tablespoon of asafoetida into a powder. Add the powder to the lime juice and stir.

• 3

  Heat the solution of lime juice and asafoetida over low heat, stirring constantly. When the solution is combined and heated through, remove from heat. Allow it to cool to a comfortable temperature.

• 4

  Dip cotton or gauze into the solution and apply to the gum around the aching tooth.