what should i use for a toothache?
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Taking 800 mg of Ibuprofen is going to help you more than anything else.  It's prescription strength.  Also it has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin.
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The best way to get toothache relief is to see an emergency dentist right away. If you can't do this, there are some things that you can do until you can. Oil of Cloves reduces toothache pain when placed directly into a tooth cavity. You can soak a small cotton ball with the oil and place it into the offending tooth cavity. Dentists mix oil of cloves with zinc oxide to create a white paste that makes a soothing temporary filling. Placing ice or ice water on a tooth reduces the inflammation and can possibly help with the pain.\n\nhttp://www.atlantadentist.com/toothache_relief.html
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nip to the chemist and get some Oil Of Clove and some cotton buds. Rub some on the gum and tooth with the cotton bud. Then try not to touch it for a while. Some uber strength pain killers before hand will help you get through. I have managed two days like this before. Good luck mate.
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I have odd nerve endings in my teeth and Pain killers don't always work. Take a 600Mg Calcium pill to help ease the pain. Sounds crazy but calcium calms nerve endings.  Take one a day and it will help you thru till you get to the Dentist!
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Cloves and Sesame Seeds may be the answer to an aching tooth. \n\nSesame Seeds. It is believed that sesame seeds contain several pain-relieving compounds. Boil one-part sesame seeds with three parts water until liquid is reduced by half. Cool and apply it directly to the aching tooth.\nhttp://www.emptynestmoms.com/pages/eating.html\n\nTake 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength. It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin. And make an appointment to see your dentist asap. \nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006022110885&r=w&is_vote_given=true&pa=BpVqD13uBHMzU.qS4xwBRZ_gdh5U7Rog8WIUtHj8jaPDnlrmj_g-
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Ibuprofen is your best bet.  Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory.  Since you do have an abcess this will reduce the inflammation in the nerve chamber of your tooth.  The reason you have a tooth ache is b/c the nerve of your tooth is inflammed.  It is in a tight and enclosed area and has expanded.\n\nIt is OK to take 3 or 4 at a time in your case.  I know it may be hard to believe coming from an assistant and not a Dr., but if you call your Dr. he/she will say it is OK.\n\nAlso rinse with a solution of warm water and salt (if it is not too painful).  This will reduce bacterial growth and may prevent further infection.
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i understand ur prob coz tooth ache is compared to the labor pains which occur during delivering the baby. so for quick relief u can apply oragel n avoid eating too cold n too hot food n no sticky food this can temprarily reduce ur pain but c u dentist asap
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You cannot go to the Doctor? You must\nnot be in very much pain then.\nBrush Your teeth with a soft tooth\nbrush with a good toothpaste or use\nbaking soda,rinse your mouth with\nwarm water. Then hold 1/4 cup of\nApple Cider Vinegar in your mouth as\nlong as you can stand it.Rinse again\nSEE YOU DENTIST ASAP Don't lose your\nteeth.
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If you can't buy an over the counter tooth pain reliever (ambesol or other topical to put on the tooth and gums), I would put ice on it.  It's only going to be temporary.  In the old days, people without medical care pulled the tooth - but that's not something I'd advocate if you can go to a free clinic.
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If you are in that much pain you dentist should have an emergency call number!! If not try a walk in clinic for a RX until you can get to see a dentist! Take blue's advice!!
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The only way i know..is to go to the dentist. Tell them you are in terrible pain and they will probably work you in. Till then a little ora gel may help some.
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Tooth Ache\n\nBegin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum becoz it may burn the gum tissue. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible. \n\nBroken Tooth\n\nRinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention. \n\nKnocked Out Permanent Tooth\n\nRecover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately. \nhttp://www.livermorekidsdentist.com/problems.asp\n\nTreatment for tooth decay varies according to how severe the decay is. \n\n-Brushing and flossing with fluoride toothpaste and/or receiving fluoride treatments may be enough to reverse early decay, before cavities have formed. for more info,see the link.\n\n-You need a filling if a cavity has formed. A filling is a material that plugs the cavity hole and restores a tooth to its original shape after your dentist has removed the decay. \n\n-You may need a crown if the decay is severe and your tooth is badly damaged. A crown (often called a cap) is a man-made replacement for all or part of a tooth. Crowns are also used to treat teeth that have broken or decayed so much that a filling will not work. \n\n-You may need a root canal treatment if the pulp of your tooth is infected. A root canal removes the pulp of a tooth. \n\n-You may need your tooth taken out (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. You may need to replace the tooth with a bridge or an implant. \nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw172598.asp\n\nThe following remedies can help soothe your tooth pain while you’re waiting for an appointment with your dentist. \n\nTry This First \n\nString it up. Sometimes, a toothache is caused by something as simple as trapped food between the teeth. These food particles actually irritate the gums, but the pain can radiate into the surrounding teeth, Dr. Stay says. So try rinsing your mouth with warm water to loosen any food particles. Then floss or use a water-irrigating device to clean between your teeth. But even if this technique relieves your pain, you should still consult a dentist to make sure other more complex dental problems aren’t contributing to your toothache, she says. \n\nOther Wise Ways \n\nGnaw a knot of Cloves. Take a couple of Cloves from a spice rack and place them between your aching tooth and your cheek—much like you’d use chewing tobacco. They can help soothe the pain, says Richard D. Fischer, D.D.S., dentist in Annandale, Virginia, and past president of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Let the hard seedlike Cloves soak in your mouth’s saliva for several minutes to soften them up. Then gently chew on them—like you would on a toothpick—so the soothing oils within the Cloves are released into the area surrounding your aching tooth. Leave the Cloves in place for about 30 minutes or until the pain subsides. Continue this treatment as needed until you can see a dentist, he suggests. \n\nLay on the ointment. If gnashing on Cloves is unappetizing, then consider using an over-the-counter tooth-pain ointment such as Anbesol or Orajel, Dr. Fischer suggests. Be sure to follow the directions on the label. \n\nMake some waves. Swishing warm salt water around in your mouth can help reduce gum swelling, disinfect abscesses, and relieve tooth pain. Mix a teaspoon of salt into an eight-ounce glass of warm water and use
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there is nothing worse than a toothache. but you should be ok now. the antibiotics will help with the pain too. keep the percocet to help you sleep. you can take advil or motrin every 4 to 6 hours, this will help with the inflammation. some people may experience discomfort up to 2-3 weeks after a root canal. some people longer depending on how inflamed it was. it does sound like you had an infection because its hard to get a patient numb with an infection present. that could be the reason why you felt it. it does sound like your on the road to recovery though. just try to be patient with it and hang in there. good luck
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If the tooth is abcessed, then you have 2 options.  You can either have a root canal and crown placed or you can have the tooth extracted.  Get in to see your dentist as soon as possible.  For temporary relief of pain, take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin.
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unfortunately, nothing will truly take away the pain.  when the initial shock to the teeth and associated structures fades, you'll feel better.  typically it's fine a day or two later.  \n\nyou are correct in taking motrin/ibuprofen.  the key is to take the right amount.  the maximum daily dose of ibuprofen is 3200mg.  the typical prescription from your dentist would be 800mg every 6-8 hours.  the key is to keep the levels of the medication at a consistently high level for a few days to relieve the pain.  if you take only a pill or 2 at 200mg each once or twice a day, you'll get no relief.  be sure that your medical history allows for you to take the medication.  \n\ntylenol/acetaminophen or aspirin can also be used as an alternative.  some people have success with excedrin, which has tylenol, aspirin, and caffeine all in one pill.  good luck.  only time will heal it...
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are u allergic to any medication? are you taking any meds? if not, you may try motrin, which is ibuprofen.  it is available in every pharmacy. it comes in 200mg. you can take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. it can help with the pain and inflammation. but make sure that you take it with food or milk. b/c it can be strong to your stomach.  \nif ibuprofen alone doesn't do any good. it is ok to take it with tylenol.  if it is still not working, call up your dentist. there might be an after hour help line. \n  \nand you have to go check with your dentist on monday!
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Aspirin. Dissolve it by holding against the tooth that hurts unless you are allergic to aspirin . If you are try some ibuprofen unless you are allergic to it. If you want all natural clove oil will help with the pain.