Why it works: Raw onion has antiseptic properties which helps toothache caused by bacterial infection.
How it works: Chew raw onion for 3 minutes. If it is too painful to chew, you can simply place a piece of raw onion directly on your tooth.
Precautions: Onion might slow blood clotting and lower blood sugar. Use caution if you have bleeding or blood sugar related conditions.
Stop taking high dose of onion (i.e., as a medicine) at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.
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The self cure remedy of Chew onion for the care and relief of Toothache has an effectiveness score of 3.0 and a popularity score of 29 on the self-cure system.