What's the best thing to use for mouth pain?

Question

My gums are sore. I know I need to get to a dentist but I have too much other stuff on my plate right now. Does anyone know whats the best home remedy or over the counter product to use? I have tried just about everything I can think of.

Answer 1

Well, first, start of by brushing and flossing as well as you can, even if it bleeds. In many cases the bleeding is a good way to start the cleaning process. Just don't go at it too hard or for more than 3 minutes.

Next gargle with a good antiseptic mouthwash and keep it in for the full amount they recomend.

All of this will hurt a bit of course.

Next, put some salt in some hot water, as salty and warm as you can tolerate. Swish and gargle several times, and you can keep the extra for use later if you reheat it.

After you are done, wait about 20 minutes. Don't eat or drink anything while doing all of this of course.

If it still hurts then suck on cloves or rub some clove oil on the sore spots. DO NOT USE ambesol or other similar products because some people have had some very bad allergic reactions to it, especially children.

A general pain reliever is okay, but bear in mind that all of them do have a tendency to do a certain amount of liver damage and deplete vitamin B stored in the liver. Aspirin is actually the least harmful for most people, but not on an empty stomach.

Finally, you should repeat these steps until things feel better but if it lasts more than about three days you will really need serious dental care and probably antibiotics.

Meanwhile, try to drink only water and brush your teeth and gums as soon after eating as possible.

Good luck.

Answer 2

The "best treatment for pain" that I can advise is for you to "see your dentist" to treat the problem. Anytime "pain" is dismissed or put off in your dental care, you're taking a chance with the possibility of loosing one or more teeth, or causing a small problem to become a large one. Dental "pain" is your response to a stimuli caused by the bacteria forming plaque that's developed and formed tartar and calculus under the tissue in your mouth or allowed decay to reach the dentin tubules doing "destructive damage to your teeth, bone and surrounding tissue and ligaments." You may find you have "one more problem" on your plate if you wait too long on taking care of this. Hope you see your dentist very soon to eliminate the pain and the problem. Good luck!

Answer 3

Well they do have over the counter product for gum sore, so you do not have to see a dentist. But what could have caused the problem? If pain persist you can see a doctor for painkillers and consultation. But maybe you would like to put an ice pack to numb your pain as well.

Answer 4

There's not much else you can do unless you get a stronger pain reliever prescribed, You probably already have, but get an anti inflamatory analgesic with codeine ask for that.its OTC or if you have trouble sleeping, ask for an anti inflammatory analgesic with codeine and doxylamine(antihistamine). This is all you can get over the counter in Australia anyway. Might have to make some time for that dentist, ouch!

Answer 5

Yep, sounds like you have an ulcer, have you been telling lies, thats what happens, so I was told as a kid, well tell mine as well! Try Bongella, but if still concerned see your Doc. Remember DON'T tell lies the result can be sore!

Answer 6

You should find enough time to go to the dentist or you could (if you know a doctor) have someone check it like a friend ar family member!

-Hannah

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Answer 7

Maker's Mark Bourbon.

Answer 8

Warm salt water should help. Have a nice day!

Answer 9

TRY difflam throat lozenges or mouthwash.
Get to a dentist or doctor as soon as you can.

Answer 10

try ambisol on ur gums