2006-11-21 07:10:28 · 8 answers · asked by 777 7 1 in Health ➔ Dental
If you can't buy an over the counter tooth pain reliever (ambesol or other topical to put on the tooth and gums), I would put ice on it. It's only going to be temporary. In the old days, people without medical care pulled the tooth - but that's not something I'd advocate if you can go to a free clinic.
2006-11-21 07:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by steve d 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like you a have a very infected tooth, it can also be abcessed. i know that going to a dentist can be a lot of money, but it has been proven that an infection in your teeth can cause heart problems, stroke, and even death. it is ok to mix the pcn with either of the pain meds. the lortab should ONLY be takin when the ibuprofen is not working. you can take both together it is ok you have a very small dose of lortab. the pcn is for the infection, the ibuprofen is for imflamation and pain and the lortab is for pain also. if there are no changes in the appearance, such as color, or the pain continues or gets worse you should really see a dentist as SOON as possible. that could be a sign that the tooth needs to come out and that along with xrays can cost about 300 bucks depending on where you live. call around and check with local dentists. you may find one that is actually pretty cheap. if you cant go see a local dentist, you may be able to go to a local university and allow the student dentist to pull or exam your tooth, its REALLY cheap and helps the students learn. if you arnt able to go to an university that offers this then i would see about a payment plan, most places finance their procedures, but if you dont do something about it, it could cause serious life threatning problems good luck
2016-03-12 21:07:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the toothache. If it's keeping you up at night, you need to see a dentist, because it won't take very long before you don't care HOW much it costs to get it fixed.
You can rinse with Listerine, though, when it starts to hurt. That will generally take the pain away.
2006-11-21 07:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by <3 The Pest <3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Toothaches are painful but can be prevented
by take suitable precautions. Avoid eating
food which will result in the formation of acid
in the mouth, brush teeth regularly with a fluoride
toothpaste. I found the information at
http://aches.in/preventtoothache.html... useful
2006-11-22 03:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy orajel (walmart,target,grocery stores) carry it. Its the best thing to relieve toothache till you go to the dentist.
2006-11-21 07:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by Alexis221 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A whole stick of clove next to the sore tooth will numb the area temporarily.
2006-11-21 07:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by theonetolookfore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put an aspirin on the tooth, but it's not recommended (aspirin burn at the area). But it does work.
2006-11-21 07:21:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if you have cloves or oil of cloves in your spice cabinet, rub it on the tooth and gum.. pain will be gone in seconds..
2006-11-21 07:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by llorrac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real old oral gel works better. I have same problem.
2006-11-21 07:41:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋