What do I do for a toothache?
144891
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
880372
Ofcourse your first option should be to go to the dentist and know the reasons for the pain. Possible cause is a tooth decay. I'd suggest you having mild things like paracetamol or if there's a great lot of pain, go with diclomol. Obviously, analgesics are not a choice here tho. Back here in India, we do apply clove-oil in the affected area and that really works. Keep rinsing your mouth with salted water and brushing after every meal and avoid cold stuffs for the time being. \nBut as a long term relief, tooth extraction is definitly the option to go for.. Wish you get well soon!
769651
Nerves alert you to the deterioration of the tooth. So, when your toothaches, time to call the dentist. Actually, it may be a little late. It's better to go in for regular visits that find a cavity before it turns into a root canal.
668604
If you have a toothache, you need to get in to see your dentist as soon as possible.  To help ease the pain at home before you can see a dentist, you can take 800 mg of Ibuprofen (which is prescription strength) every 6-8 hours as needed for pain.  Ibuprofen has an anti-inflammatory in it that will help sooth the pulp (nerve) of your tooth, therefore, it will work better than Tylenol or aspirin.  Be careful not to take Ibuprofen for an extended period of time without being under a doctor's supervision as it can be harmful to the stomach.  If there is an infection in your tooth, you are going to need an antibiotic....  left untreated, you could find yourself hospitalized.  Also, do not do as the person above stated and place an aspirin on the tooth or anywhere near the tooth... this could cause an aspirin burn leading to more pain and more problems.
207469
Of course the best way to rid yourself of tooth pain is to see your dentist. For temporary relief the best thing you can do is take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength. It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it will work better than Tylenol or aspirin. Salt water rinses will help if your gums are sore, but not for tooth pain. Again, please see your dentist as soon as possible, if your tooth is infected and left untreated it can spread to other areas of your body causing more problems.\n\n\nDO NOT ... I repeat DO NOT do as some people are suggesting and rub an aspirin on your gums... this could cause a burn and you could be doing much harm!
709653
Ask your dentist.  You might be able to use a removeable appliance that would be relatively inexpensive to fix a minor problem.
138072
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.  And make an appointment to see your dentist asap.
735430
Use a warm tea bag and gently bite on it (in the spot where the teeth were removed).  It has anesthetic (pain relieving) properties.  \n\nAlso take alieve or advil.
780691
Hi Toothache try Anne Brownie at 6 Lorne Street Glasgow G51 1DP Telephone 0141 4270942 and speak to her your self she also offers a mobile Reflexology service 10 - 15 limes radius of Glasgow. Try emailing her at info@alternativetherapyglasgow.com for full details map and prices etc., Hopefully you can get the tooth pain sorted soon.
171748
Braces hurt like heck! Take Tylonal or another pain killer, then chew gum while the medicine is in effect. You can also massage you gums by rubbing your cheeks/jaw with your fingertips in a gentle motion. Wax actually helps the wires from not poking your gum, but it doesn't help with the pain.
27765
Canker sores usually go away without any treatment. For pain relief, you can try taking ibuprofen (brand name: Advil) or acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol). Other medicines, such as Anbesol, Oragel, Orabase and Zilactin-B, might keep your canker sores from becoming irritated by eating, drinking or brushing your teeth. You put these medicines right on the sore.\n\nYou can also mix equal amounts of Milk of Magnesia and Benadryl Allergy liquid. After it's mixed, you can swish a teaspoonful in your mouth for about 1 minute and then spit it out. If you do this every 4 to 6 hours, your canker sores may hurt less.\n\nSome people think that sucking on zinc lozenges, taking vitamin C or vitamin B complex, using a sage-and-chamomile mouthwash or taking a lysine supplement helps their canker sores heal faster.
351600
try an ice cube in the palm of your hand or massage palm of hand or arch of foot. Its known that the nerves path is the same in your hand and the ice "blocks" the pain path (so to speak) \nIts worked on toothaches.
798745
1.  Clove Oil was recommended in the movie Marathon Man.\n2.  Gargling you mouth with warm water and salt is the dentist approved method.\n3.  Xytol is an ingredient in sugarless gums that helps to fight cavities.  Putting a "bandage" of this gum over a open hole in the tooth keeps out cold air, and other problems.  When I used this method I was able to eat hot soup and ice cream with no pain.\n4.  Typical over the counter medications like Aleve will help with the pain.\n5.  Ora Jell is used to treat teething babies.  If you inject Ora Jell into your cavity it will numb up the sensitive tissues.\n\nFrom personal experience Trident gum works the best for me.  I couldn't get an appointment for a while and I went for an entire week with gum bandages.  Of course you want to make sure the area is clean first so have her brush her teeth.  Most of the pain of a cavity comes from external influences, anything from incoming air to food can irritate it.
630176
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.
136981
The best home remedy is to 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 and aspirin.  But the only way to truly rid yourself of the pain completely is to visit your dentist.
400185
A heating pad would make the pain worse.  Ice pack would be better.  I also find that ibuprofen works the best for tooth pain.
297547
The best thing for tooth pain at home is to take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength... you can take this every 6-8 hrs as needed for pain.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it will work better than Tylenol or aspirin.  Be careful not to overuse Ibuprofen as it is harsh on the lining of the stomach and could cause problems.  Do make sure to see your dentist as soon as possible if you are having a toothache so he or she can evaluate and do necessary treatment.