A toothache is an sign that something is wrong them might indicate a cavity, an infection, gum disease, a loose filling or any number of other problems in the mouth. But until you can get it fixed.

The best thing to do in the meantime is to turn to an home remedy to relieve the pain. In fact, you might have just what you need your in your own kitchen, or bathroom cabinet.

1. Salt water

Saltwater aids to cleanse any loose debris in the mouth as well as any potentially harmful bacteria that might be in or around the affected area. To treat a toothache, simply add 1/2 tsp of salt to a small amount of warm water and swish them around in your mouth for about 30 seconds before spitting it out. Repeat once or twice, several times a day.

2. Clove oil

Cloves traditionally been used as a remedy to numb the nerves, thanks to its primary chemical compound: eugenol, a natural anesthetic. It can fight against all kinds of dental pain, including cavities, mouth ulcers, and sore gums; in fact, you have probably seen it as an ingredient in dental products. Apply a small amount of powdered clove on the tooth or chew the whole clove a little to release it is oil. Also, you can use a really small amount of clove oil (about 2 drops) and place them on the affected area until the pain subsides.

3. Garlic

Garlic kills harmful bacteria and works as a pain reliever. The better approach to using it is to either make a paste of them and place it on the affected area or you can chew it slowly. You can repeat these natural treatment for some days until the pain is gone.

4. Onion

Onion offer antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that are known to kill the bacteria in the mouth that contributes to pain. The best approach to use it’s to cut off a piece of onion and chew it on the side of your mouth that’s in pain. These allows the juice from the onion to penetrate your tooth. If the pain is also intense to chew, you can apply a finger to hold the piece of onion directly against the affected tooth. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes, or even longer if you can.

5. Cucumber

Cucumber is known for it is hemostatic and soothing effects, as used for a toothache remedy, its hemostatic effects help lessen blood flow to the affected tooth, ultimately lessening and soothing pain. Bring a cucumber to room temperature if it’s been refrigerated first if you’re sensitive to cold as them could worsen pain. Then slice a fresh piece and hold it over the affected area. Instead, you can mash up a piece of cucumber with a bit of sea salt then pack it around the aching tooth.

6. Guava leaves

Guava leaves are anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. They not only alleviate toothaches but also relieve mouth ulcers and swollen gums.

Simply chew a leaf or 2 until the juice starts going to work on the affected tooth. Or, place 5 guava leaves into boiling water, allow the liquid to cool to warm temperature, then add a sprinkle of sea salt. Apply the solution like you’d a mouthwash, swishing and then spitting them out, several times a day.

7. Hydrogen peroxide

Peroxide is an pain reliever, and will help you to manage the discomfort. Them not only can reduce plaque but can also heal bleeding gums. You are able to apply it as a mouthwash just like salt water. To apply it, mix 3% hydrogen peroxide with equal parts water. Don’t swallow them.