2006-08-19 10:09:01 · 20 answers · asked by firered 2 in Health ➔ Dental
In addition to all of the answers above (pick one you like and go with it), sleep with your head elevated. If you have inflammation in an area, there is more blood flow to that area. If you place that same area lower than the rest of your body, there will be even more blood in the area. This makes the area start to throb. Think about it. If you sprain your ankle, you are supposed to sit or lie down and elevate your foot to keep the excess blood from accumulating there because it would cause throbbing. If you are passing out because your nervous system has prepared you for "fight or flight" by dilating all of your peripheral vessels, which deprives your brain of blood, you are supposed to lie down with your head lower than your body to restore blood flow to the brain.
If someone has an abscess and I have just started a root canal or if they are going on antibiotics for a few days before I remove the tooth, I tell them to sleep on an extra pillow to elevate their head. If that doesn't work, they can move to a recliner or the sofa so they can keep their head really elevated. This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain.
2006-08-19 12:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Rub an ice cube into the V-shaped area where the bones of the thumb and forefinger meet. Gently push the ice over the area for 5 to 7 minutes. 2. After each meal and at bedtime, stir 1 teaspoon of salt into an 8-ounce glass of water. Hold each mouthful, roll it around your mouth. Spit. 3. Hold a swig of whiskey over the painful tooth. Your gums will absorb some of the alcohol and that will numb the pain. 4. Drop a little oil of cloves directly onto the tooth, or dab a little on a cotton ball and pack the elixir next to the ache. 5. Take a mouthful of water (at body temperature) and rinse vigorously. Floss
2016-03-17 00:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You poor thing! I've been there. Warm compresses on the jaw, wherever it's sore, help a little. Take enough ibuprofen or Tylenol to take the edge off the hurt. If it's keeping you awake, melatonin is the best thing I've ever found to help with sleep.
2006-08-19 10:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Ambasol, plus extra strength Tylenol.
2006-08-19 10:16:03 · answer #4 · answered by Feathery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to place a cotton ball with peroxide on the effected tooth. You should also brush your teeth on a regular basis with peroxide. Even rinse you mouth with it. Do not gargle or swallow! It is tasteless and kills millions of bacteria forms. Trust me!!
2006-08-19 10:20:29 · answer #5 · answered by silentlovenotes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tylenol worked for me many people say alleve and advil work great. I have even used tylenol after getting a tooth pulled and before and after a root canal.
2006-08-19 10:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by LongAgo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oragel
2006-08-19 10:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your parents to knock you out continusly with a rock, or take some tylenonl pm, but honestly which is cheaper?
2006-08-19 10:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by AnimeChickee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have toothache drops at the drug store that will help numb it also , i would suggest using warm salt water & rinsing your mouth with it as warm as you can stand it . you can also use the heating pad on it & it will give you relief . good luck
2006-08-19 10:16:09 · answer #9 · answered by joyous believer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had that problem before. What I did was take aspirin and Orajel became my best friend at that point.
2006-08-19 10:14:28 · answer #10 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋