my tooth really hurts and i set up a dentist appointment for as soon as possible and tylenol is not working i have no idea what to do please help!
2007-01-02 21:40:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
kindly specify type of pain
1, continuous or in interval
2, location -which area of jaw
3,can u identify the tooth
4. does it increases with cold ,hot or sweet
even then get some warm saline water & do gargles with it
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2007-01-02 21:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Thind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If tylenol is not working, try rubbing ice on the back of the hand, on the V-shaped webbed area between your thumb and index finger reduces toothache pain by as much as 50 percent compared with using no ice. The nerve pathways at the base of that V stimulate an area of the brain that blocks pain signals from the face and hands.
2007-01-02 21:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by Arnoux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are non-prescription gels/liquids you can get at pharmacies for temporary relief from toothache until you get to the dentist. Example: Orajel. And assuming you can get it to cover the area of the cavity, it will provide some relief. If your cavity is under the gum line or between your teeth, this will make things more difficult.
2007-01-02 21:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by justin s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-01-03 02:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Red Cross Brand Toothache Relief. It worked really well for me once, when I was in a situation like yourself. Goodluck.
2007-01-02 21:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes a cold pack held to the face will lessen the pain. Eating may also raise your tolerance for pain if the nerve is not exposed and the pain is due to internal swelling.
Sit quietly or pace the floor if it helps. Watching TV is often helpful. Be brave. Check if the dentist had ant cancellations - you might get it sooner.
2007-01-02 21:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by Happy Camper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably have a tooth infection but if you get a bag of ice and keep a cube inside your mouth next to the tooth, it will freeze the nerve. it will hurt at first, but it will improve. just keep either ice cold water or ice in your mouth. it will not cure it, but it will freeze the nerve while you have ice on it and help you a bit.
my husband has done this quite a bit throughout the years. he says it hurts in the beginning but once the nerve is frozen, it will deaden it. do this until you have the opportunity to see your dentist. it will make you be able to survive the pain until the dentist can help you.
2007-01-02 21:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by mrym 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three drops of whiskey on the tooth... till the appointment.
The toothaches will not respond to the Tylenol, i tried it many times.
2007-01-02 21:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dentist you made the appointment with knows the type of pain you are in, and hasn't worked it in to get you there sooner, I would go to another dentist.
2007-01-02 23:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by bostonchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say put an Aspirin on the tooth and let it disslove.This does work. My husband tried it.It helped alot. You might also try Anbesol,Orajel ect.
2007-01-02 21:44:28 · answer #10 · answered by jac9blond 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋