2006-10-18 07:47:36 · 10 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.
2006-10-18 08:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a chance this is not a gum abscess it may be an abscess at the root of a nearby tooth. If its a true gum abscess then you may have food lodged between gum and tooth that may have to be removed. It is very important ( more so when pregnant) to get this taken care of. The infection can effect the health of your child. You may be able to get an extraction of the tooth covered under medical insurance. In many areas there are free or low cost dental clinics you may go to as well. I wish you luck and these do not clear up on their own. The pain may go away if the abscess is able to drain but the infection and health risk is still there.
2016-03-18 21:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your tooth is absessed, then you need to go to the dentist to get on some antibiotics! Pain killers aren't going to help as long as the infection is still there.
2006-10-18 07:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by lilbitadevil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chew on some cloves and a strong mouthwash.or put a pain killer tablet next to the tooth and let it melt.but go and see a dentist as you need antibiotics to clear the absess before you have other treament ,good luck.from mikhal in israel.
2006-10-18 07:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by mikhal k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an tea bag that has not been used. get it wet, but don't squeeze out the tea. put it in your mouth on the sore tooth for 20-30 minutes. It tastes nasty but it does work. If your tooth is absessed it will draw the infection out.
2006-10-18 07:54:27 · answer #5 · answered by jenny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No home remedies :D
Go to the dentist's...he will help you the best.
P.S:You can die just for a rotthen tooth!
2006-10-18 07:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by DJ Panda. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try rinsing with warm salt water. If the pain gets worse you may need to go to the emergency room. Hopefully you're taking antibiotics.
2006-10-18 07:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by infernal_seamonkey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can go to the pharmacy and get clove oil. Dab a little of that on it until you can get to the dentist. It works awesome!!
2006-10-18 07:55:25 · answer #8 · answered by charbar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must go to the dentist or doctor and get antibiotics right away!
an abcessed tooth can cause death!
2006-10-18 07:55:47 · answer #9 · answered by chefzilla65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suck on ice cubes. It does work until you get to the dentist.
2006-10-18 07:50:51 · answer #10 · answered by ike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋