it hurts like hell on and off...what, besides pain killers, can stop the pain? i can't get to the dentist right now either.
2006-09-18 17:20:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
In addition to using the pain medication of your choice, sleep on an extra pillow to elevate your head. Sleep on the side that does NOT have a toothache. If that doesn't work, you can move to a recliner or the sofa so you can keep your head really elevated. This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain. This might help you make it through the night until you can see a dentist.
2006-09-18 17:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a dentist you can call?
Antibiotics would really help because you may have an abscess or infection. If you can get to the dentist at least call your doctor and get antibiotics to help with the pain and infection. Good luck.
2006-09-18 17:24:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually if you have a sinus infection your sinuses will feel tender and swollen. You may feel more dizzy if you lean forward and may have a runny nose/post nasal drip. If you have a cavity it probably hurts more after you eat or drink something sweet. If I were you, I'd drink some Koolaid and see if it makes it worse.
2016-03-27 08:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much can kill the pain. I would call your dentist. They normally see after hours patients if there is an emergency. There should be a way to contact him or her.
2006-09-18 17:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place a couple drops of warm clove oil on top of the toothache. It should bring some relief. It has worked for me.
2006-09-18 17:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kumari 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
warm salt water rinses should do the trick temporarily........if you have sensitivity or pain from cold that means your nerve is irritated but it could be saved by a normal ,maybe deep, filling but if it starts hurting with hot that means the nerve is going south on you and you need a root canal treatment
2006-09-18 17:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by Ali 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cant believe nobody has mentioned the tea bag. Take a plain old tea bag, after its made tea and put it on the gum where the bad tooth is. It really works
2006-09-18 18:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by eddie9551 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use Orajel until you can get to a dentist. You can also brush your teeth and use mouthwash to kill any bacteris that can irritate the tooth. That helps and then don't eat anything.
2006-09-18 17:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by First Lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if it'sd infected surprising gargeling with peroxide can help (directions ARE on the bottle, it's one of the suggested uses for it) or gargle with salt and water to prevent or help the infection. Tylonol or IB profin for pain.
2006-09-18 17:34:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oral gel works the best... for a fast toothache relief of pain Walgreen's sell it. about $7.00
2006-09-18 17:26:15 · answer #10 · answered by diman_1955 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋