Toothache Relief: Remedies for Severe Pain & Abscesses

Severe toothaches can cause headaches and nausea, often worsening at night or during exercise. Use whole cloves, essential oils, or pressure points for fast relief, especially if you are managing tooth pain during pregnancy.

Remedies for a Severe Toothache

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jenni Wiltz

When bacteria and plaque eat away at the outer surface of your tooth, the sensitive inner portion of the tooth, called the pulp, may eventually be exposed. When the pulp comes in contact with foods that are sweet or extreme in temperature, chances are you’ll feel a sharp twinge and ongoing pain.

Jenni Wiltz's fiction has been published in "The Portland Review," "Sacramento News & Review" and "The Copperfield Review." She has a bachelor's degree in English and history from the University of California, Davis and is working on a master's degree in English at Sacramento State. She has worked as a grant coordinator, senior editor and advertising copywriter and has been a professional writer since 2003.