How do I stop a toothache from hurting so much?
337288
Hello... you have an infection.  That's what causes tooth pain - I know -  that's what I do.  First take Ibuprofen this not only is a slight pain reliever but it has an inflammatory agent in it that helps. Then get to a Dentist. The pain may go away but the infection is still there. And if you wait in can turn into a Root Canal or in time the root system will calcify and you'll have to have it pulled. \n\nAlso to anyone that cares - when you pull a tooth the other teeth in your mouth can shift, causing spacing and if it's a top tooth they will fall down - that's why bridges and etc are helpful if your young you don't want to look like an old man!!!
857845
You can take Tylenol (recommended dosage)\nrinse you mouth w/ warm salt water.\n\nyou can rub clove oil on your tooth area (where pain is coming from)\n\nyou can go to the ER and get pain medication until you can get into the dentist\n\nI am not sure what exactly you have done.  If you have swelling?\nHave you broken a tooth?  Have a large cavity?  Need a root canal?  If the pain continues please see a dentist!  You could have an infection.  \n\ndental problems can cause poor over all health.
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!
512191
The sugar affects the nerves, causing pain. Brush more and eat less chocolate, and use a flouride rinse. For pain relief, dob the affected tooth with clove oil.
307941
Before you sleep take aspirin or a pain reliever. I just put ice in my mouth and keep it near where the pain is. It usually numbs the pain, and it dissolves so there is no clean-up!
604811
Advil and go to the dentist!
324625
First of all you need to see your dentist so he or she can take xrays of your wisdom teeth and do an exam to determine if they are going to erupt properly and to make sure you do not have an infection.  To ease the pain until then take 800mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength .. you can take this every 6-8 hours as needed for pain... but be careful not to use Ibuprofen for an extended period of time as it can be harmful to the stomach.  To help with the pain in of your gums rinse with warm salt water several times a day as it has a natural healing and soothing effect on the gums... use 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of water.  But definitely make sure to call and make an appointment with your dentist.
80695
Get some ambesol. When I got my wisdom teeth it itched instead of hurting, and that's what I used. Apply it with a cotton swab so that your entire mouth doesn't become numb.
83428
The best thing to do is take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so therefore it works better than Tylenol or aspirin.  I wouldn't advise any of "grandmas remedies" as they don't really work.  To totally rid yourself of the toothache, see your dentist as soon as possible.
1092945
If you want to stop tooth pain and put your dentist out of business forever, the remedy is very simple.  No, it's not clove oil, or lavendar tincture, or anything else.  Rather, it comes in a brown plastic bottle, costs as little as a $1.50 for 16 ounces, and has been found in nearly every household for a hundred years:\n\nHydrogen Peroxide.  Take a mouthful and hold it in ur mouth for as long as you can---particularly around the sore tooth if you can and then spit it out.  Do this a few times a day for two or three days at most and the toothache will be gone--forever.  If you continue to do it as a daily routine, you'll also notice that your gums stop receding and actually build back up, your teeth get whiter, your mouth feels fresher and you don't get any cavities anymore.  Hydrogen Peroxide laughs at bacteria and then kicks the hell out of it.  You'd hear far more about it if the established medical community could make money off of it, but they can't.  It cannot be patented and is hopelessly inexpensive to produce.  Plus, if you also use it in your ears as well as a mouth rinse/gargle, you'll rarely get sick, if ever, and will rarely have allergies if you suffer from them.  The bubbling in your mouth, ears etc. is the Hydrogen Peroxide breaking down into Oxygen--bacteria's No. 1 enemy.  If any of you have children, and they start feeling ill, put a capful in their ears--bye bye flu, cold etc.  It's powerful stuff.
553092
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.
814605
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
936935
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.
64327
Try the clove and Oragel (or the like) and Ibuprofen together...don't play with the tooth or touch it...in a lot of areas there are emergency clinics if the pain gets too bad...but see a dentist in the a.m. even if it starts to feel better.
522595
Clove oil or putting clove on the tooth that hurts and bite into it helps.
663157
The best way to stop getting toothaches is to quit drinking so much alochol and give up the junk food and loose some weight!!! You fat perfect grammar, Bitch!\n\nREMEMBER YOUR QUOTE:\n(However, you cannot be serious, calling people generally " Ignorant" when you cannot spell, understand the difference between a Trader and a Traitor, and/or use grammar correctly)\n\nHERE'S A HINT: If you dont like being attacked with hurtful words, then dont do it to someone else. I dont appreciate a personal attack on me because of my grammer. As for me not knowing what the difference between trader and traitor, I do...I typed my question at night when I was tired...I did not review my question or go back and use the spell check. SORRY MS. PERFECT!!!! I did not know that I would be graded on my grammar, who's ignorant....
1149190
Be brave and call the dentist.\n\nIn the meantime take Advil to help with pain and inflammation.