How does a drug like Tylenol stop my toothache from hurting?
143807
it blocks the pain receptors in your brain. So you're brain doesn't "register" that there is pain.\n\nI'm not sure of the exact chemical pathways.
128491
Try an over-the-counter medication like Midol, or you can ask you pharmacist to recommend an over the counter medication. If the pain persists, get your doctor to prescribe you medication for the pain. Also, you might try a heating pad and/or a shot of whiskey.
1119540
I am a CPHT (Certified Pharmacy Technician).\n\nYou want to take care of the pain which is caused by inflammation.\nTry an anti-inflammitory such as, Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (Naproxen Sodium), and you can combine Tylenol (acetaminophen) with these two for added pain relief.\n\nGet well soon!
689606
Acetaminophen is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains, including headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and the aches and pains that often accompany colds. It is suitable for control of pain following minor surgery, or for post-surgical pain after the need for stronger pain relievers has been reduced. Acetaminophen is also used in combination with narcotic analgesics both to increase pain relief and reduce the risk that the narcotics will be abused.
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It has 2 analgesics- Hydrocodone and tylenol (acetaminopehen)\nHydrocodone works by block pain perception in the brain by blocking opioid receptors within neuron synapse\n  Tylenol works by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins (some chemicals that are used to pass pain sensation) in the CNS. In other parts of the body, it blocks pain impulse generation.\n   Tylenol also works to reduce fever by inhibiting the heat regulation center in the brain (hypothalamus)
956455
When the root pulp is dead there is no pain. Toothache is usually caused by gas byproducts of bacteria growing in a tooth cavity. The gas presses against the nerve tissue of the tooth, and causes the pain. A dentist can help that problem by a number of procedures. In the meantime take a pain killer, (analgesic), like aspirin,  tyenol etc.. Clove oil also will do the trick. It is also antiseptic. But it is not a pleasant substance.\nGood luck,\nDoc. Dan.
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I'm a dentist.\n\nTopical anesthetics are borderline useless for toothaches.  Their benefit is more of a placebo effect.  Benzocaine is used exclusively as a topical, and certainly will not make it through the layers of tissue and through the bone to anesthetize those teeth.\n\nBe aware that terrible toothaches can sometimes become life-threatening infections rapidly.\n\nI would strongly urge you to see a doctor here who may provide some sort of temporary treatment for the tooth until you can have more definitive treatment in Italy.\n\nBy the way, 200mg Ibuprofen every 12 hours is child's play--assuming you have no liver or kidney problems.  A healthy person can take a maximum of 3200mg's of it every day--generally not to exceed five days.
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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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Call the dentist who extracted the tooth and explain the pain you are still in and ask for a prescription for some pain medication.  Until then, you can take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  You didn't mention how long it's been since you had the tooth extracted, so if it's been more than about 5-7 days, get back in to see the dentist as you may have a dry socket which will need to be packed with a special type of medicated gauze in order for it to heal.  It's not uncommon for a dry socket to often hurt moreso than the toothache did.
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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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If you go to the pharmacy or supermarket there is a cool thing over with the oragel.  I can't remember the name of it, but it comes with a small glass jar, tweezers and little tiny cotton pieces.  This is especially helpful if you have a cavity hole and can stuff a piece in there.  This will make it go numb and give you a little rest.  I found by loading up on the ibuprophen, alternating between that stuff and oragel it bought me 2 weeks until I went to the doctors and got a prescription for vicodin to last until my next doctor's appointment (3 days later).\n\nCheck with your doctor and see if you can get a pain killer, but also make sure to get an antibiotic so the infection will start going down before you see the dentist, then if they need to do anything they won't have to worry about infection.  The infection going down will also help relieve the pain.  Good Luck
884043
take some ibuprofen and paracetamol and see the dentist as soon as possible
604811
Advil and go to the dentist!
166142
Sounds like your tooth is infected.  If you don't have insurance and can't afford the dentist, I would suggest going to the emergency room... at least there they can prescribe you an antibiotic and some pain medication.  Even without insurance, an emergency room at a hospital has to see you and treat you.  The antibiotic will take care of the infection now and the pain should go away.. however, beware.. until you see a dentist and have the tooth either fixed or taken out, it's going to eventually become infected again and you'll once again be in pain.  \n\nUntil you can either get to a dentist or get to an emergency room, you can take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength for the pain.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin.\n\nGood luck to you.
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I am going through the same thing right now.  You can try swishing warm water with a little bit of salt in it anytime it starts to hurt, extra strength tylenol, and try putting heat or cold on it.  Heat seems to work for me but it may be different for you.
5934
For me, Tylenol Extra Strength (Geltabs) work the best and fast!\nAspirin and Ibuprofen also work, depending on the location and severity of pain.
279928
It usually takes at least 72 hours for an oral antibiotic to really start working.  I'm sure the dentist did not choose to give you a prescription for pain medication due to your pregnancy.  Tylenol or aspirin will not help tooth pain.  The best thing to take is Ibuprofen...800 mg is prescription strength.. it works because it has an anti-inflammatory in it which will calm the pulp (nerve) of your tooth.  I cannot advise you take that much Ibuprofen without first consulting your OB.