Although I know about going to the dentist is a good idea, I need other methods and ideas that can be used to keep toothache at bay.  Something other than mouthwash and brushing teeth.  This is something that I already do.\n\nHave any ideas - what works for you?
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I know you don't want to hear this, but you must see a dentist.  You prob. have an abscess that needs attention. Putting off treatment by a dentist can put your health in danger, as well as your life.  Not getting help now will only make it worse.  I have once suffered a toothache from a hairline fracture in a wisdom tooth.  It was over the weekend and I thought I was going to go crazy from the pain.  No amount of Advil, oil of cloves, or any other remedy is going to help when it get's really bad.  I would never wish this kind of pain on anyone. There is nothing you can really do externally to help keep it at bay.  You need to have the infected tooth either extracted or opened up to let the infection drain out to relieve the pressure.  You also need an antibiotic to help get rid of the infection.  Don't wait, go as soon as possible.
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wow! is EVERYONE getting their wisdom teeth pulled?! i had mine pulled on Friday, And i met a girl who had hers pulled on wednsday...wow! \nwell seems like salt water is the only option u have.\nbut hey! it prevents infection! \nJust make sure you dont suck on any straws or just any thing...\nyou dont wanna get an air  pocket....I heard it hurts sooooo BAD! just take it easy and be carefull.....trust me! no one thinks recovering from having your wisdom teeth is fun.....\nagh! its not! even i think it still sucks!
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Take a whole clove and set it on the tooth.  You can buy them in the grocery store in the cooking section where all the other spices are.  They are cheap and do a great job of numbing the pain.  Put it on the tooth and gently bite down on it.  Keep it there for a few minutes.
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Set up an appointment with a Dentist to simply answer questions. Going to a Dentist's office without actually undergoing dental work may reassure her.\nAnother thing may be for you to go have some dental work done & bring her with you into the room where she sees no pain on your face. May help her realize it's ok.
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For me: Plax. You use it before you brush, and it works everytime. I rinse my mouth with it for a minute every little while, and eventually it removes the irritant and cleans the space that is infected. If I get a toothache, it usually stops within an hour or so at most. If I use it regularly, I don't get a toothache. I don't need pain killers it goes so fast. Plax is easy on soft tissue, too. Really.
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Dental care is the one area (other than acute trauma care) that ALL naturopaths agree is NOT a do-it-yourself project.\n\nWhat about going to the emergency room?  If it's as bad as you say, they may pull the tooth for you or at least give you some antibiotics to get you by a few days while you find a way to have the tooth fixed.
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I know exactly what you're going thru!!  Have had many root canals and many infected teeth (abcesses).  OUCH!  Your dentist should give you an Rx for an antibiotic and some pain meds to help you.  In the meantime, there is this great product that you can by at Walgreens, or whatever drug store you have by you.  It's called Dentemp OS.  It's a premade paste, kind of like what the dentists use, and it has some pain reliever in it.  All you need to do is take a little bit out of the little jar, roll it up in a little ball, and if it's not too painful for you to touch the tooth, stick it in the cavity.  Good luck to you.  I can symapthize.
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You can get dental chewing gum (at least you can in uk anyways - not sure if you are anywhere else), I often drink coffee at work and then have to have one before meetings! Orbit do a good one. It cleans your mouth out wonderfully well, and leaves you feeling fresh. I totally understand that feeling!
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keeping your mouth clean - brushing, flossing and rinsing is good but i would avoid mouth washes just in case thats part of the problem. stay away from high acidic drinks or if you do- rinse your mouth with water--- its hard to avoid mouth ulcers if you are prone to them and using the meds that your dentist prescribed will help
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Wow, your mum sounds a bit harsh to me, especially making you pay......I'm not sure that she actually will make you though, getting fillings and stuff can be pretty expensive, so unless she gives you a LOT of pocket money, she'll have to pay for at least some of it herself.\n\nI don't know if you'll need the tooth pulled sweetheart, because I don't know how bad it is. If the tooth is very badly decayed (rotten) then it might not be able to be fixed I'm afraid and then it would need to be pulled out. But try not to worry too much about it, no-one except the dentist can tell if it will need to be pulled out, not even your mum!\n\nI don't know what pills your mum gave you, but if she gave you paracetamol you can take some ibuprofen as well which might help. You could also get some hot water and dissolve some salt in it, then rinse your mouth with it a few times, that's helped me when I've had toothache. I hope you feel better sweetheart, and well done for telling your mum.
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Always get a second opinion. They are out to make money. I saw a dentist and he said I had 5 cavaties!!! I went to another and had only one small cavity. They will rip you off!!! Also, who in the heck needs a $100 toothbrush? Go buy a sonic care one at Target or Wal-Mart. They are the best. Take action and let them know that you are going elsewhere.
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Even though Tylenol 3 is better than regular Tylenol, it still can't keep up with a tooth ache. For a tooth ache you need Vicoden or something equivalent. Call your dentist & see if he will call in a prescription for you. I don't think anything will help as far as over the counter pain medication. If you can pin point the exact tooth, you might try some of the numbing medications the drug stores sell.\nGood luck
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Well, coffee and tea stain your teeth.  Milk, I believe would be good for them.  Hope I help some.
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cold water/ice pack, it is avaliable in supermarkets nd stuff i have no back teeth yet and constanly feel pain. i use one against my cheek it  relives pain for a good while!            if not ask your local pharmisists they will propably give you antibiotics. there is an actual medicine for  this, at the dentist, i got mine from the orthidontist or the hygenist, AWFUL stuff!
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take a strong pain killer and make an appointment at the dentist, toothache doesnt get better, only worse. u need to go to the dentist and get it sorted out.
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see a dentist is a really good answer, they can usually fit you in on short notice,, x-rays and exams are not too expensive,,,,try switching to colgate it is really good for gingivitus and plaque,,, \n\n i used to always have bleeding gums switched to electric (fancy) toothbrush and colgated and bleeding gums went away,,, last check up had a dentist comment on how well my teeth were taken care of,,, (real shocker coming from someone who would make more money by saying i had lots of problems) needless to say bleeding gums gone been checked up and bad breath left also,,,, hmmm
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You can rub a little bit of whiskey on it ... or ambesol.  Check with a dentist .... may be time for them to come out.