Toothache

[braggin]

I think you should call your dentist and ask for a same-day appointment. If I say I am in pain, my dentist always lets me in same day. She would even come into work on her day off to help out a patient with dental pain.

[cathy37]

Oragel is good for a toothache.  I have a huge tooth that has a cavity in it.  I need to see a dentist before it really starts hurting, but I really had going to the dentist.

[pstovall]

I have such a toothache, anyone have any suggestions on how to calm it down? i'm taking advil and it does work for a little bit.

Orajel works good.  It will help til you can go to the dentist.  I have heard you can crush asprin and rub on it but I don't think I would do it.  Orajel is made for that.

I was a dental hygienist for 30 years.  I learned in school never to use aspirin directly around gum tissue.  It's very caustic and will cause a burn to delicate tissue.  For some reason, it's a widespread belief that crushing an aspirin and putting it on your tooth can help.  Not so.  You could end up with more problems than just your toothache.  A bad toothache can really put you out of commission!

[kdemers0]

That is such an awful feeling

[mamatygress]

My brother used to use Jack Daniels.  Not that that's a great idea.

[jwkelly]

Peppermint is great for relief as well as smashing your head until you pass out oh and saltwater.

[nmbrown863]

Toothaches are the worst! You could try crushing garlic and putting it where the pain is. I have never tried it myself but I have read that it helps.

[ancmetro]

   Orajel or similar ointment to numb the gum and tooth.
   Chewable or powder aspirin...drink some water because
   it will work faster than any other pills.

[bshee58]

I heard that using Goody powder is good.