2006-09-08 12:17:17 · 55 answers · asked by stresshead 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Pulpitis is often reversible and, once your dentist has identified and treated the problem (usually with a simple filling), the toothache will disappear. A dental abscess will require extraction of the tooth or a more complicated filling (root canal treatment ) if the tooth is to be saved.
However, the following advice may be helpful until you are able to see your dentist:
avoid hot, cold or sweet stimuli. This will help prevent pain from pulpitis.
if the pain is prolonged and severe, painkillers such as ibuprofen (eg Nurofen) may provide some relief. Remember even if the pain goes away, without treatment it will eventually become worse.
if the pain is caused by exposed root surfaces, toothpaste for sensitive teeth, either used normally or rubbed onto the exposed root, may be helpful.
a hot saltwater mouthwash (a teaspoon of salt to a cup of water) used to thoroughly rinse the painful area may help if the problem is caused by a tooth erupting.
a saltwater mouthwash can also prevent infection if you have mouth ulcers.
visit your dentist as soon as possible. This way any treatment will be simple.
2006-09-08 12:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by crissyll22 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 19:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
/If it's because you have a cavity, then you can go to any drug store and buy things to numb the area. It will come with small wads of cotton or similar stuff that you dip in the solution you bought and then you stick it into the cavity. That is just a temporary fix though. Eventually, you will HAVE to go to the dentist. I do understand your money situation --- I've been there too -- but there are just some things that can't be avoided. If it is a problem around your gums, you can floss and swish warm salt water around the area as often as is possible during the days. That often helps too. Sorry for your pain.
2016-03-14 06:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most toothaches are caused by an infection in the gums,causing the nerves to be inflamed, causing pain.
The only way to help that, other than pain meds for a short term fix for the pain, is antibiotics, and possible extraction of the bad tooth.
2006-09-11 23:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by flymetothemoon279 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely go to the dentist. I had a toothache that got so bad it kept me up all night. I finally went and found out the problem was my top wisdom teeth,one of them was badly decayed and the other one was almost as bad. I got them both pulled today. Once the pain in your mouth gets bad enough only prescription meds will help. So go ASAP.
2006-09-08 14:58:25 · answer #5 · answered by Cassandra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are available toothache drops in the pharmacy. I'd use that when I was younger and always had tootchache problems.
If it doesnt get better you should see a dentist.
2006-09-08 12:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by Skitams 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Tylenol AKA Acetaminophen, is best for a toothache
2006-09-08 12:23:57 · answer #7 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get to the dentist and get on an antibiotic.....even if you need a root canal....he can't do it until the infection is gone.....you might try salt water swished around in your mouth several times a day or peroxide done the same way. You will know you have a big problem when the pain gets worse, trust me!!!!
2006-09-08 13:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prevention is always better than cure.........look after your teeth.
If you have toothache, then go to the dentist!!!!!
2006-09-08 12:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a visit to the Dentists. Otherwise some sensodyne tooth paste helps with sensitive teeth.
2006-09-08 12:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋