I had two extractions today.All of my teeth are bad,and I often get earaches.Does anyone know of a home remedy for earaches?Thanks.
2006-12-22 17:46:38 · 14 answers · asked by zoboomafoo 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I kiss your aching ears.
Hope that helps.
2006-12-22 17:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Swirlgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm, damp compresses are a traditional earache treatment. A washcloth moistened in warm tap water works fine, and feels good.
These are several things that you can do to relieve the pain of an earache. Keep in mind that if the earache is caused by an infection, you will need antibiotics to clear that infection. Home care will only help with the pain, not the cause.
Apply heat to the ear to relieve the pain. Use a warm washcloth or a heating pad set on low. (Do not leave a child alone with a heating pad.)
Prop up your head when you sleep.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin. (Do not give aspirin to anyone under 18.)
Try an over-the-counter oral–nasal decongestant (not an antihistamine) to dry up the fluid in the ear.
If the problem is due to water in the ear, these are a few things that you can try to dry it out.
Gently shake your head to expel water trapped in your ear after swimming or showering.
Use a hair dryer set on low to dry out the ear canal. Hold the dryer 10 to 12 inches away from the ear and aim the warm air into the ear canal.
Put 1 to 2 drops of rubbing alcohol into the ear to help the water evaporate.
If the ear pain is due to altitude changes, you might try one of these remedies:
Chew gum or simply swallow to relieve the pressure.
Keeping your mouth closed, pinch your nostrils shut and gently blow your nose.
Feed a bottle to an infant or a toddler during takeoff and descent to help prevent his or her ears from becoming clogged and painful.
2006-12-22 17:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by jamaica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sucks, I had earaches as a kid and adult as the result of being born with a cleft lip and palate, and the only solution i had when i couldnt go to the doctor is laying my ear on a hot water bottle, ear pain is very unique and painful, I hope u feel better soon! Merry Christmas!
2006-12-22 18:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by 1776USA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the heating pad and pain killers is about all you can do. You probably had the roots of the extracted teeth growing into your sinus cavity. It may be infected. This happened to my gf. She was having sinus probs all the time until her teeth were removed.
2006-12-22 17:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Nagitar™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom used to put a teaspoon of warm olive oil down our ears for earache...then we had a warm towel over the ear...that did the trick for us...i have now realy good hearing..i can hear things others cant!!
2006-12-22 17:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by free-spirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm salt water. Best bet is to go to the doctor and get drops or you can also probably get them over the counter and your nearest pharmacy.
2006-12-22 17:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by citygurl8503 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prescription: Amoxocilline
Over the Counter: Tylenol, ear drops
2006-12-22 17:48:14 · answer #7 · answered by Brad F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Garlic/mullien drops from the health food store. both herbs are good for ear type infections
2006-12-22 17:49:22 · answer #8 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put warm air on it from the hair dryer or add a little peroxide
2006-12-22 17:49:05 · answer #9 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm olive oil (if it's really your ears hurting and not your teeth.
(aspirin or tylenol, whatever you take care pain.) Put cotton balls in your ears to keep the warm oil in...
2006-12-22 17:48:48 · answer #10 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋