Home remedies for toothaches-myths and consequences

Abstract

Acute toothaches should be examined by a dentist as soon as possible, since they may be signs of more serious conditions. The average toothache causes discomfort and pain. It may be of short duration and often lasts for only a few minutes or hours. Because they are transient, most people do not seek medical treatment for mild toothaches. Rather, they treat them with over-the-counter medications and simple home remedies, in spite of their consequences. We conducted a survey regarding the awareness and a few of the most popular home remedies for toothaches used by general population in Nashik.