Garlic is not a cure for toothache. Toothache, first of all, we must clarify the cause of toothache, and then timely consultation, for different causes, there are different treatment methods. For example, if the toothache is caused by pulpitis, it is necessary to open the pulp for treatment, and after the pressure in the pulp cavity is reduced, the pain can be relieved quickly. If the toothache is caused by acute peri-coronitis, anti-inflammatory treatment should be carried out in the acute stage, oral antibiotics, such as cephalosporins and nitroimidazole drugs, and at the same time can be carried out peri-coronary irrigation, the use of hydrogen peroxide saline rinsing, the inflammation can be relieved very quickly, and then the pain can be gone. Gingivitis and periodontitis caused by toothache need to do the basic periodontal treatment, such as periodontal scaling or abscess incision and drainage, and later also need to carry out some periodontal surgical treatment. The toothache caused by periapical periodontitis and periapical abscess requires root canal treatment or combined periodontal and endodontic treatment, as well as apicoectomy, and abscess incision and drainage during the acute stage of the abscess.