How Garlic helps Ease Tooth Pain with its Magical Benefits

For a woman, using garlic is not just about preparing food—it also helps on home remedies, for poor oral hygiene and to remain healthy naturally.

Garlic doesn’t just flavor our food; it’s also nature’s tiny magic for us who love smiling. And there are different ways to take it. For instance, you may even chop raw garlic and then leave it for around 10 minutes. Many experts say that it can release all the allicin, which is the chemical you’re looking for, when eating garlic for health! Take a look at this Reddit discussion on it.

How to eat Garlic to get most health benefits?
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Allicin: The Secret Power of Garlic

This unassuming bulb, celebrated for enhancing the flavors of food, also works behind the scenes as a natural defender of oral hygiene. Its antibacterial prowess, primarily due to allicin, helps combat harmful bacteria, prevent cavities, and soothe gum inflammation.

In fact some people really advocate for it, telling it as a superfood that can stop you from going to the hospital.

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Dr. Richard E. Sprague, in fact, highlights the oral health wonders of garlic in a simple tweet below.

Garlic has long been known to be good for the teeth. While it adds a delicious flavor to food, it is very good for your oral health. Garlic is loaded with antibacterial properties.#Dental #TeethCare pic.twitter.com/iflTX2a9YB

— Dr Richard E Sprague (@Dental90210) March 12, 2019

And we have good reasons to believe so. When you chop, crush, or chew garlic, allicin is released which has strong antibacterial properties.¹ This not only gives garlic its characteristic smell but also contributes to oral health improvement. Allicin acts like a natural defense against harmful bacteria stopping them in their tracks. It hinders plaque formation and keeps cavities away while preventing gum disease. Think of it as a tiny warrior for your teeth and gums.

Garlic helps maintain good dental hygiene

And here are a few reasons to use them.

1. For their Anti-inflammation Properties

If your gums are swollen and bleeding then that is the inflammation which normally comes from gum disease such as periodontitis or gingivitis. As an alternative anti-inflammatory remedy, sulfur compounds present within garlic take over thereby calming down irate gums hence facilitating eating and talking normally.

2. For Relief from pain

Garlic is a great cure for toothaches since it contains analgesic properties that work through reducing inflammation and affecting the pain receptors to minimize pain. No wonder people have sought garlic’s help in case of teeth problems throughout history!

3. Fighting Bacteria

Oral health issues, from bad breath to abscesses and cavities usually involve bacteria. Garlic combats this by doing the following;

Halting Plaque Formation: Allicin prevents germs from sticking to your teeth.

Healing Abscesses and Ulcers: Its organic antibiotics help in fighting infection and speeding up recovery.

Garlic for Oral Health

If you want to attempt garlic, here are a few ideas for incorporating it into your diet and daily routine:

Gnaw on it Raw: Yes, this bite is intense. However, chewing raw cloves of garlic releases nutrients and allicin right into your mouth. Start small with a piece and chew slowly.

Make a Garlic Cream: Crush garlic and mix with water or coconut oil before carefully applying it on swollen gums affected by tooth decay, or throbbing tooth.

Test a Garlic Swish: Warm the garlic powder in water for several minutes then sieve and use the paste as a mouth rinse. Swish around your mouth for about 30 seconds before spitting out.

Rub On It: You can slice through one of them then gently rub it against the gums. This might help combat the buildup of bacteria.

Medicinal Properties of Garlic

Beyond oral health, garlic is celebrated for its wide range of medicinal properties. Garlic is packed with vitamins C and B6, manganese, and selenium, garlic has been used for centuries to boost immunity, lower blood pressure, and fight infections. ²

Garlic has antiviral, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.³ This makes it a staple in natural medicine. It shows the importance of garlic not just as a spice but as a medicine too.

Studies suggest that garlic can even support cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol levels and preventing arterial blockages⁴.

Precautions and Best Practices

As powerful as garlic is, it also has its limitations. Here are some tips on using it correctly:

Stay within limits: Minimize garlic consumption to one or two cloves a day and avoid applying garlic onto the gums for more than 10 minutes as this can irritate.

Use it in Moderation: Where raw garlic is too strong, you may want to dilute it with water or olive oil, so that the sensation is not too intense for you.

Check your Allergies: For all its benefits, however, not every person can use garlic without harm. Should you see any swelling, experience shortness of breath or skin rash discontinue its usage immediately and consult a doctor.

When to See a Dentist: While garlic may relieve symptoms, it’s not going to cure you of anything. It’s best to call your dentist if you have toothaches that won’t go away or if your gums bleed excessively.

A Little Garlic Goes a Long Way

If making dinner and chopping garlic cloves, consider reserving one for your smile. Garlic, with its rich history and extraordinary health benefits, has proven itself to be more than just a kitchen staple.

Its natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties make it a powerful ally in maintaining oral health. Whether it’s fighting cavities, soothing gum inflammation, or providing relief from toothaches, this small but mighty bulb demonstrates how nature offers simple, effective solutions for modern problems.

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2. El-Saadony, M. T., Saad, A. M., Korma, S. A., Salem, H. M., El-Mageed, A., Taia, A., … & Ibrahim, S. A. (2024). Garlic bioactive substances and their therapeutic applications for improving human health: a comprehensive review. Frontiers in immunology, 15, 1277074. ↩︎
3. Harris, J. C., Cottrell, S. L., Plummer, S., & Lloyd, D. (2001). Antimicrobial properties of Allium sativum (garlic). Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 57, 282-286. ↩︎
4. Varshney, R., & Budoff, M. J. (2016). Garlic and heart disease. The Journal of Nutrition, 146(2), 416S-421S. ↩︎

Last Updated on January 15, 2025 by Icy Health Editorial Team