Root canal surgery is usually overwhelmingly successful, and very few patients experience any pain a few days after the surgery. However, the small amount of patients that do feel any pain experience what is called a root canal flare-up. This sudden inflammation and irritation of your tooth and gums can happen to anyone. The pain usually lasts for a few days, and it can be difficult to do things like eat and sleep without finding yourself in a tremendous amount of pain. As a result, there are a few teas you can drink in order to soothe a flare-up after root canal surgery.

Fresh Lemongrass Tea

Lemongrass is great for relieving pain from your body both externally and internally. It is considered to be an analgesic since it reduces pain and inflammation. In addition, it has antibacterial properties that are great for warding off infection. In order to get the most of lemongrass, steep fresh lemongrass in a cup of hot water. Allow the water to extract the healing properties of the plant. When the water has cooled, drink it. Drink a cup with every meal in order to feel the effects faster.

Fresh Ginger Tea

Ginger tea is commonly consumed in order to treat colds. It has the ability to flush your body of toxins that may be promoting sickness. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties that can be used to soothe tooth pain. You can use a press to squeeze the ginger juice into a cup of hot water. If you do not have a press you can just cut the ginger into large slices and let it sit in hot water. Ginger can be used in combination with commercial tea bags like green tea.

Calendula Tea

Calendula is a flower that is most commonly incorporated in skin care products for its healing properties. It has numerous  anti-inflammatory properties that are good for alleviating pain. An easy way to prepare the tea is by boiling it in a pot of water. Before drinking the tea, it is important to strain all of the petals. The tea has a bright floral scent so it is perfect for drinking early in the morning and throughout the day. Continue to drink the tea until the majority of the pain in your teeth has subsided.

When using tea to treat tooth pains it is important to always use fresh ingredients in order to get the maximum benefits. Now use this list of teas in order to drink your way to pain-free teeth. 

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