Toothache

 

 

Homeopathy is a natural approach focusing on personalized care by addressing the root causes of discomfort, including toothache. Remedies are chosen based on symptoms, emotional states, and individual responses.

Key Remedies for Toothache

Aconitum napellus (Aconite)

• Key Use: Acute pain from sudden cold exposure.
• Mental Symptoms: Anxiety, restlessness, and fear of dying.
• Physical Symptoms: Burning, shooting toothache, worse at night.
• Relieves Effects Of: Shock or sudden fright.
• Avoid With: High agitation or coffee.
• Dosage: 6C or 30C every 2 hours until symptoms improve.

Arnica montana

• Key Use: Pain after dental trauma or surgery.
• Emotional Symptoms: Aversion to being touched.
• Physical Symptoms: Bruised gums and soreness.
• Relieves Effects Of: Trauma, dental extraction.
• Dosage: 30C, 2-3 times daily for 2-3 days.

Belladonna

• Key Use: Pulsating pain with redness and swelling.
• Mental Symptoms: Hypersensitivity to light and noise.
• Physical Symptoms: Throbbing gums, worse at 3-4 p.m. or night.
• Avoid With: Excessive heat.
• Dosage: 30C every 2 hours during acute episodes.

Bryonia alba

• Key Use: Pain aggravated by movement.
• Emotional Symptoms: Irritability and need for quiet.
• Physical Symptoms: Sharp, tearing pain, worse from warmth.
• Avoid With: Hyperactivity.
• Dosage: 30C every 4 hours.

Calcarea carbonica

• Key Use: Toothache in cold-sensitive individuals.
• Emotional Symptoms: Anxious, overworked.
• Physical Symptoms: Sensitive teeth, worsened by cold drinks.
• Dosage: 6C, twice daily.

Chamomilla

• Key Use: Severe pain in children, associated with irritability.
• Emotional Symptoms: Angry outbursts.
• Physical Symptoms: Red cheek on one side, pale on the other.
• Avoid With: Coffee.
• Dosage: 6C or 30C every 2-3 hours.

Ferrum phosphoricum

• Key Use: Early inflammation with mild fever.
• Emotional Symptoms: Calm indifference.
• Physical Symptoms: Swollen gums, better with cold applications.
• Dosage: 6X or 12X, 3-4 times daily.

Hepar sulphuris

• Key Use: Abscesses with sensitivity to cold.
• Mental Symptoms: Irritability, aversion to touch.
• Physical Symptoms: Sharp pain, worsened by exposure to cold air.
• Dosage: 6C or 30C, 3 times daily.

Hypericum perforatum

• Key Use: Pain in nerve-rich areas post-dental surgery.
• Physical Symptoms: Sharp, shooting pain in teeth or gums.
• Relieves Effects Of: Dental nerve injuries.
• Dosage: 30C, 3-4 times daily.

Kreosotum

• Key Use: Decayed teeth causing pain.
• Emotional Symptoms: Irritability and nervousness.
• Physical Symptoms: Decay and darkened teeth.
• Dosage: 30C twice daily.

Mercurius solubilis

• Key Use: Offensive breath and salivation with toothache.
• Mental Symptoms: Mood swings, suspicion.
• Physical Symptoms: Metallic taste, swollen gums, worse at night.
• Dosage: 6C or 30C, up to 4 times daily.

Nux vomica

• Key Use: Stress-induced pain or after overindulgence.
• Mental Symptoms: Irritability and perfectionism.
• Physical Symptoms: Shooting pain, better with warmth.
• Dosage: 30C once daily for 3 days.

Phosphorus

• Key Use: Bleeding gums with sensitivity to temperature changes.
• Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety and fearfulness.
• Physical Symptoms: Long, translucent teeth prone to decay.
• Dosage: 30C once daily for a week.

Plantago major

• Key Use: Pain aggravated by chewing.
• Emotional Symptoms: Restlessness.
• Physical Symptoms: Swollen, tender gums.
• Dosage: 6C, 3 times daily.

Pulsatilla

• Key Use: Pain after warm foods or sweets.
• Emotional Symptoms: Weepy, craving attention.
• Physical Symptoms: Sensitive gums, pain spreading to the ears.
• Dosage: 6C or 30C every 4-6 hours.

Silicea terra

• Key Use: Chronic dental abscesses.
• Physical Symptoms: Pain worsens in cold weather, sensitive gums.
• Dosage: 6C or 12C daily for chronic conditions.

Spigelia anthelmia

• Key Use: Left-sided neuralgic pain.
• Mental Symptoms: Anxiety with focus on pain.
• Physical Symptoms: Sharp, radiating pain to temples or eyes.
• Dosage: 30C every 2-3 hours.

Staphysagria

• Key Use: Pain from dental trauma or invasive dental procedures.
• Emotional Symptoms: Suppressed anger.
• Physical Symptoms: Tender gums, sensitive to touch.
• Dosage: 6C or 30C after procedures.

Sulphur

• Key Use: Recurring abscesses or pain after cold exposure.
• Mental Symptoms: Irritability with aversion to bathing.
• Physical Symptoms: Red, inflamed gums, bleeding easily.
• Dosage: 6C daily.

Thuja occidentalis

• Key Use: Decay causing pain near the roots.
• Physical Symptoms: Yellow, brittle teeth.
• Dosage: 30C once daily for a week.

 

Remedy	Key Use	Emotional Symptoms	Physical Symptoms	Thirst	Tongue	Avoid With
Aconite	Acute pain, sudden cold	Fear, restlessness	Burning pain, worse at night	No	Dry, red	Coffee, high agitation
Arnica	Post-trauma pain	Aversion to touch	Bruised gums	No	Pale, swollen	Heavy dental work
Belladonna	Pulsating, redness	Hypersensitivity to noise	Red, throbbing gums	Yes	Dry, bright red	Heat, spicy foods
Bryonia	Pain, worsened movement	Irritability, need for quiet	Sharp, tearing pain	Yes	Dry, cracked	Overactivity
Calcarea Carb	Cold sensitivity	Anxiety, overwork	Sensitive to cold foods/drinks	No	White-coated	Excess sugar
Chamomilla	Pain in children	Angry, weepy	Red cheek, pale other cheek	No	Yellowish, coated	Coffee, strong smells
Ferrum Phos	Early inflammation	Mild apathy	Swollen gums, better cold	Yes	Pale, smooth	Overheating
Hepar Sulph	Abscess sensitivity	Irritability, avoids touch	Pain worsens in cold air	No	Swollen, tender	Severe cold
Hypericum	Nerve pain post-dental	Restlessness, anxious	Sharp pain in teeth/gums	Yes	Pink, slightly coated	Strong alcohol
Kreosotum	Pain in decayed teeth	Nervousness, restlessness	Darkened, brittle teeth	No	Dark, dry patches	Acidic foods
Mercurius	Offensive breath	Suspicion, mood swings	Metallic taste, swollen gums	Yes	Swollen, imprint marks	High humidity
Nux Vomica	Stress-related pain	Irritable, perfectionist	Shooting pain, better warmth	Yes	Coated, pale edges	Overindulgence
Phosphorus	Bleeding gums	Fearfulness, worry	Long, translucent teeth	Yes	Red, fragile	Overuse of medication
Plantago	Chewing aggravates	Restlessness, mild anxiety	Tender, swollen gums	No	Smooth, pink	None noted
Pulsatilla	Sweet food sensitivity	Weepy, comfort-seeking	Sensitive gums, ear pain	No	Pale, slightly coated	Warm environments
Silicea	Chronic abscess	Mild indecision	Cold weather pain, sensitive gums	No	Pale, moist	Suppressed emotions
Spigelia	Left-sided neuralgia	Focused anxiety	Radiating pain to temples/eyes	Yes	Smooth, red patches	High caffeine intake
Staphysagria	Post-dental trauma	Suppressed anger	Tender gums, very sensitive	No	Yellowish, moist	Emotional suppression
Sulphur	Recurring abscesses	Irritability, fiery temper	Red, inflamed gums, bleeding	Yes	Coated, yellow	Neglect of hygiene
Thuja	Pain near roots, decay	Lack of confidence	Yellow, brittle teeth	No	Dark, rough patches	Overuse of fluorides

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