If you break a tooth or lose a filling, call your dentist right away. But if you have tooth pain without bleeding or swollen gums or a fever, you can try a few home remedies first. Rinse your mouth with salt water or hydrogen peroxide to reduce inflammation. Hold an ice pack or cooled tea bag against the tooth for a few minutes to numb the pain. Chew a clove of garlic or some peppermint leaves to kill bacteria and soothe irritation." Who is the audience for this advice? people with a toothache dentists dental hygienists people in pain