Homeopathy can produce rapid relief for dental pain, and promote healing after dental extraction or treatment. For homeopathic treatment to be effective, the remedy used needs to be matched to your individual symptoms. Chronic dental problems including recurrent abscesses, gingivitis and tendency to decay, often improve significantly with professional care. Get in touch with me for a free 20 minute consultation to discuss further.
After dental treatment
After dental surgery or extraction one or more of the following remedies may be indicated and will be likely to help:
Arnica is the first remedy to think of after any dental or surgical procedure. Arnica is indicated where there is bruising, swelling and bleeding, and it will often slow or stop haemorrhage following dental extraction (see also Hamamelis).
Hamamelis is made from witch-hazel, and in homeopathic potency is especially useful where there is haemorrhage after dental extraction, especially where Arnica has been given but not stopped the bleeding. Hamamelis is also used in any situation where there is bleeding after a blow or blunt trauma (eg nosebleed).
Hypericum is known as the ‘Arnica of the Nerves’ and has a strong affinity to areas of the body rich in nerves. It is especially useful where there are sharp, shooting pains in the teeth or jaw following dental work. Hypericum tincture can also be used to make a healing mouthwash. Use half a teaspoon of tincture in a glass of cool boiled water.
Toothache
Toothache can be miserable as well as excruciating. There are a number of homeopathic remedies that can provide first aid relief, depending on the nature of your symptoms. However, I also advise seeking professional dental advice as soon as possible, so that the underlying cause of the pain can be determined.
Plantago tincture can be helpful in the form of a mouthwash (see above under Hypericum), especially where the affected tooth is highly sensitive to touch. It can also be rubbed neat directly on to the painful tooth or gum.
Chamomilla is helpful in first aid situations where the pain is unbearable, and renders the individual irritable and oversensitive. The pain of toothache is felt especially at night, and may radiate to the ears.
Coffea is an especially useful first aid remedy for toothache where the pain is worse for heat and better for cold (for example, the person may obtain relief from holding ice water in the mouth). The pain also tends to be shooting, and comes on in spasms.
Mag phos is effective in toothache with shooting, electric shock like pain, which is worse for cold things (eg ice cream or cold drinks) and better for warmth.
Hepar sulph is an important remedy in dental problems where there is acute sensitivity to touch as well as cold. It is often used in the treatment of dental abscess where the symptoms match. Among the many other remedies which may be helpful in a case of tooth abscess are Silica, Mercurius and Phosphorus.
If you suffer from dental problems, get in touch with me for a free 20 minute consultation to discuss how I can help.
Hello, I’m Karen.
I am a homeopath based in Tavistock, Devon, UK and I also consult locally and worldwide via Skype. I am a lecturer and clinical supervisor at the School of Homeopathy in Stroud, and offer supervision for qualified homeopaths and for students.
Hello
Please advise. I had a RCT 8months back& suffering now. Pain in the tooth area,sore gums,ear,head ,nose ,jaw ache. Worried if it is leading to infection. Can’t act upon until 7 weeks.Please advise what remedy can be taken to avoid any infection or sinister.Thank you
Hello Anj, I am sorry to hear you are having problems after a recent root canal treatment. The first thing I would recommend is going back to the dentist who treated you for investigation. Homeopathic treatment may be helpful, but needs to be individualised. You are welcome to book a free 20 minute Skype call with me to discuss treatment (click on ‘Contact me’ on the Home page, or message me via my Facebook page). With best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen
I have a crown I have had for a long time, it has suddenly started to be troublesome. It feels as if it’s being strangled. It is very tender when I touch it. I’m not in terrible pain, but the sensation feels uncomfortable. Feel the dentist is going to say root canal filling. Which I really want to avoid.
Regards
Janet
Hi Janet, thanks for getting in touch. Has your dentist told you what he or she thinks the trouble is? It may be that homeopathic treatment can help you. You can book a free 20 minute Skype call with me to discuss treatment (click on ‘Contact me’ on the Home page, or message me via my Facebook page). With best wishes, Karen
Hi, I’ve got a relentless toothache following a viral infection over the last 2 weeks which affected my eyes, throat and head. The toothache started immediately after a strenuous 4 hour race at the weekend. I’ve taken a few doses of silica 12 since last night and just had an arnica 30. I’m a daily oil-puller, using coconut oil – today I used sesame, and I floss my teeth daily after cleaning. There isn’t much inflammation and it took me a while to realise where the ache was based (lower R, back tooth). Classic long-tooth sensation, and pain when closing the bite on R side. I’ve made myself a mouthwash : 4 drops each of lime, laurel, tea tree, spearmint, in water, and have been drinking pine needle tea to boost my immune system. I am not my normal buoyant indefatigable self. As I wouldn’t take antibiotics there isn’t much point in seeing a GP. I’d like to bring the crisis back to manageable before booking myself a dental check-up – any further ideas, please? Many thanks
Hi Maria, thanks for getting in touch. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing this toothache. To find a suitable remedy match you would really need to know more about what is going on, so I’d suggest the dental check up first. Once you know more, it may be that one of the generic homeopathic remedies for dental infection and abscesses (e.g. Gunpowder) may be helpful. However, if it is little more complex it may be worth seeking professional treatment to look at the constitutional context of this. Good luck and let me know if I can be of any further help. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen, I have a tooth with a blister next to it. It does not hurt the dentist says I need a root canal and tooth is infected. He said it doesnt hurt because the blister is draining infection. Is there a way to try to drain the infection naturally? I had another root canal on a back tooth which failed had to be retreated. It costed $1750.00 american currency. Started hurting last week. Please answer quickly lost with my teeth.
Hi Sima, homeopathic treatment may be able to help resolve the infection, but you would need to consult a homeopath. Unfortunately I would not be able to see you until September. I suggest you consult someone locally to you – either a homeopath or if possible a holistic dentist who uses homeopathy. Good luck and best wishes, Karen