What home remedies can be used for my toothache?

Options: Try otc pain medications like tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin/aleeve/ibuprofen. Oragel also very effective for tooth ache. Best to do is to see a dentist to find out the cause of the tooth ache instead of just covering it up with pain medications. Salt warm water can also sooth the gum.

Oil of cloves: It isa temporary fix. The nerve needs to be evaluated to determined you need a root canal. There is no home remedy if you need a root canal.

OTC pain medication: There are no real home remedies for a toothache in the sense that they can cure or treat the cause of the problem. You need to see a dentist to determine the cause of the pain, and then render the appropriate treatment. In the meantime, you can take any otc pain medication that you would normally take for a headache. Avoid hot and cold food and liquids and eat on the other side.

None, really...: There are no home remedies or cures for rotten teeth. No magic pills or rinses or mouthwashes. Toothaches need to be treated locally by a dentist, someone who has years of experience treating these conditions. The sooner you call the sooner you will feel better. Please don't delay, the pain may soon be unbearable.