Does Mouthwash Help Toothache?
Mouthwash can help a toothache but only for a little while. Doesn’t fix the real problem.
Picture this: you bite into something hard. Ouch. Tooth throbbing. You grab your mouthwash, swish, sit back. Relief hits. For a minute. That’s the thing mouthwash can calm stuff down, but it ain’t magic.
How Mouthwash Can Help Toothache
Mouthwash works in a few ways:
- Kills bacteria that’s the stuff making pain worse.
- Cleans food bits stuck near a sore tooth.
- Soothes gums a bit, especially antiseptic ones.
In short? You swish, and the mouth feels cleaner and calmer.
Here’s a real example: My friend Sam woke up with jaw pain. He rinsed with warm salt water. Thirty seconds later? It felt looser, calm. Not cured just eased.
Best Mouthwash Options for Toothache Relief
List of mouthwash that fits the pain
- Saltwater rinse – old school, easy, cheap.
- Hydrogen peroxide rinse (diluted) – good for inflamed gums.
- Antiseptic mouthwash – fights bacteria.
- Fluoride mouthwash – good for enamel protection.
How to do it at home:
- Warm water (just warm, not hot).
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Swish 30 seconds.
- Spit. Breathe.
When Mouthwash Doesn’t Help
Mouthwash is great for feeling better fast, but it doesn’t fix the root cause like:
- A cavity gnawing inside.
- An infection deep under the gum.
- A crack or chip your eye can’t see.
If the pain won’t calm down, or you see swelling, fever, bleeding, or you can’t sleep that’s when you really need a dentist. No amount of rinsing will fix a broken wire or decayed tooth.
Quick Safety Notes
- Don’t use too strong hydrogen peroxide dilute.
- Alcohol mouthwashes can irritate sensitive mouths.
- ids under a certain age shouldn’t use strong rinses unsupervised.
FAQ’s
- Does mouthwash stop toothache pain?
Short answer: It can reduce the pain for a bit. It won’t cure the cause.
- Is mouthwash better than brushing?
Nope. Brushing + flossing are basics. Mouthwash just helps clean what remains.
- Can I use mouthwash every night for toothache?
You can, but if the pain is still there the next day see a dentist.