Home Remedies for Tooth Ache Pain
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Tooth Ache Pain Home Remedies:
Submitted at 2007-08-14 09:22:17
I was in such agony last night from my back wisdom tooth, I couldn't sit still! I came online to look up ANYTHING to help me. I saw a couple of entries for Vanilla Extract, so thought what the hell! I ran to cupboard, scrambled to find it and I first poured a capful and swished it around my back tooth. Then I swabbed it with the extract to make sure it was ON tooth. All I can say is WOW. It cut my pain down about 80%! I took 3 ibuprofen too, and I was finally able to go to sleep and feel like I was in control again.
Thank you to those who write these remedies down. This was a life saver for me.
rating: 7 (8 votes)
Submitted at 2004-08-28 11:11:15
To ease pain from a toothache place either ground clove or pure food grade clove oil on the affected tooth. This has worked better than Vicodin to relieve pain from a toothache.
rating: 7 (126 votes)
Submitted by Renee at 2006-03-06 16:37:38
Undiluted clove oil through a tiny nozzled plastic syringe and take an anti-inflammatory/pain reliever.
rating: 6 (48 votes)
Submitted by Azia at 2007-02-14 15:46:39
Oregano. I woke up this morning with the worst ache from a back tooth cavity ever!! I also tried to get some sleep but couldnt, since it hurt so bad. So, I tried placing some Oregano flakes on my tooth like I did last year, and I feel NOTHING right now. Last time I tried it, I was able to eat and drink for FIVE DAYS with NO PAIN!! I also mixed warm water, salt and Oregano in a cup and swished that, It helps for about the same length of time as well. Hope this helps. Believe me, if no one knows how worse that cavity pain is, I do. *smile*
rating: 6 (106 votes)
Submitted by Patricia at 2004-10-21 00:38:25
The best thing I have found to use for tooth ache pain is Hurricaine gel. It is a topical anestetic, just like the dentist use just before giving you a novocain shot. Best of all you do not have to use a lot of the gel to kill the pain and it lasts for hours. This can be purchased at any pharmacy without a RX. Hurricaine Gel comes in different flavors, however I have found that the original without flavor is better and does not taste bad at all. The anesthesia is accomplished within 15-30 seconds. Now that is fast!! Hurricaine Gel can also be used for Cold Sores, cuts in gums due to braces, loose teeth, etc.
rating: 6 (133 votes)
Submitted by Bobby Jones at 2005-11-30 21:43:56
Dab a Q-Tip in your favorite alcohol or whiskey, then apply to the painful area until the pain subsides.
rating: 6 (44 votes)
Submitted by b0b0 at 2006-06-21 16:25:12
This sounds crazy but nothing else was working for me anymore - peanut butter! I think it must have something to do with the oils in it. I put a dab on the gum by the tooth and almost right away the pressure and pain stopped.
rating: 6 (158 votes)
Submitted by Jeana at 2007-10-13 09:27:41
Everyone was saying that vanilla or almond extract works, so I went to my cabinets and all I had was Pure Lemon Extract... It really worked wonders!! Just be careful because it burns. But it has 84% alcohol..... more than the other two, and it worked instantly!! Putting Goody Powders or BC's on a toothache also works, but only for a little while and it makes the inside of your mouth raw also if you use it too much
rating: 6 (22 votes)
Submitted by Shana at 2005-03-17 22:41:25
To get rid of a tooth ache almost instantly, mix two table spoons of baking soda in a glass of water.leave in your mouth for a couple seconds then spit out.Do this until all the mixture is gone.
rating: 6 (354 votes)
Submitted by Painless at 2006-10-27 21:13:20
O.T.C. medicine called 'Red Cross'.The only over the counter medicine that has worked for me.It's a 3 part kit for about $4.00 consisting of a small vile with a liquid,a pack of miniture cotton balls,and a pair of off-set tweezers.THIS STUFF WORKS!!! My dentist refers to it as a root canal in a bottle.Instant relief.I hope this advice helps many as it helped me.
rating: 6 (59 votes)
Submitted by Casaundra at 2007-06-27 17:14:39
There is a powder form pain releiver called BC Powder, the powder does not taste that great but if you have a tootache this is a great otc remedy.However for toothaches one of the fastest remedies I know is to take 2 BC powders along with a shot of Gin, hold it in your mouth so the solution is resting on the sore tooth for about 30sec-1min. More than likley your sore throbbing tooth will be nomore in about 45 secounds.
rating: 6 (13 votes)
Submitted by Roberto at 2006-12-14 06:10:17
baking soda and water..its the only thing that works..forget cloves..forget anbesol..forget tylenol and advil..(of course its best to go see your dentist)
rating: 6 (50 votes)
Submitted by Craig at 2006-04-27 05:39:40
I have been taking ibuprofen for tootheache pain. At first a double dose was necessary, but once the pain subsided, a single dose every three or four hours was sufficient. I also tried the peroxide rinse one night when out of ibuprofen followed by a warm saltwater rinse then put ice in a dishtowel and held it to my palm and cheek simultaneously. Obviously I was desparate and in much pain. My pain did go away in a few minutes after the rinse but started to return so I resorted to the ice. Between the two remedies something worked because my intense pain as gone.
rating: 6 (33 votes)
Submitted by Wyomiee at 2006-11-09 12:09:47
Oral Pain Reliever
1 table spoon of salt, 1 table spoon baking soda, 2/3 cups of water. Mix in a coffee cup and warm it in the microwave for 45 sec. rinse mouth till formula is gone. and pain is gone,
well it worked for me. thought I'd share.
rating: 6 (8 votes)
Submitted at 2005-09-17 02:19:17
Try taking one naproxin sodium and one extra stregnth tyenol. It helps alot without drowsiness.
rating: 6 (13 votes)
Submitted at 2007-05-20 20:26:56
For a tooth ache.....this worked wonders after an excruciating night and day of pain. Get some....get ready for this VINEGAR!!!! About 1/2 cup with about 1 tablespoon of salt (do not swallow), warm it up and swoosh around the effected area, within seconds it will numb the pain all the way out!!!!
rating: 5 (29 votes)
Submitted at 2007-07-30 00:41:05
I WOKE UP 1 DAY AND I HAD A THROBBING TOOTHE ACHE. I TRIED EVERYTHING. I CAMEUPN THIS BY MISTAKE I WAS WASHING THE DISHES AND I TURNED THE TAP AND FREEZING WATER HIT THE PALM OF MY HAND AND THEN I STARTED TO SCREAM AS MY TOOTH ACHE HAD GONE. i KNOW IT SOUNDS BIZAARE BUT I ACTUALLY WORKED THOUGHT ID SHARE IT AND LETS GHOPE THAT ITS STAYS THIS WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rating: 5 (24 votes)
Submitted by wendy at 2004-08-17 22:30:49
The best remedy for a toothache is pure vanilla extract placed directly on the bad tooth. It's instant relief. The taste is terrible, but it works.
rating: 5 (148 votes)
Submitted by Hans at 2006-12-26 17:48:50
Baking Soda is VERY effective in pain relief. Get a cup of mildly warm water (extreme cold/hot can further irritate the nerve) and scoup several teaspoons of Baking Soda.
Use this as a dental rinse for approx 5 minutes.
It will provide astonishing relief when everything else has failed.
Pure clove oil is another good remedy.
rating: 5 (13 votes)
Submitted by anjay at 2004-10-06 06:00:10
Try pouring hydrogen peroxide on the tooth that is hurting. It stings for a minute then goes away.
rating: 5 (101 votes)
Submitted at 2004-12-18 04:02:16
I have used Caffeine Free Diet Coke to help soothe a really bad toothe ache. And, that has seemed to ease the pain. In fact my own Dentist has even recommeneded that as a home remedy. There is something in COKE SYRUP believe it or not that has healing qualities to it. We used to use COKE SYRPUP for a number of ailments when I was a little child. COKE SYRUP or COKE as in Coca Cola. It's relieving and the pain isn't as unbarable.
rating: 5 (81 votes)
Submitted by tabitha craig at 2005-07-29 04:46:18
if you are having a horrible tooth ache and can pin point the tooth that is the cause of it take an 'original formula' BC Powder and coat the tooth and surrounding area. let it sit as long as you can stand it(2-3 mins),then take a drink of something not so cold.it may take a little bit for it to kick in but i swear it works..i've been using them for a couple yrs now.....ibuprophen helps also better then acetaminophen because anti-inflammatory in it..both BC and ibuprophen will work every time!!!!!!
rating: 5 (26 votes)
Submitted at 2006-09-26 07:50:26
After a few years of not seeing a dentist due to a bad experience with one, I had some major need for a couple of root canals. After my first visit I was in some major pain. I took 800mg of Ibuprofen, used the hot rice in sock and swished with Listerene. After a little while, it truely helped. I was able to fall asleep. I will definately continue back to dentist, I don't ever want to feel this pain again.
rating: 5 (18 votes)
Submitted at 2005-11-07 19:31:59
if you are an adult and you happen to have any whisky around then dip a cotten swab in the whisky and apply directly to thesore tooth . it will sting at first but it will help the pain and numb the spot . do not drink it just every few hours apply with cotton swap .
rating: 5 (17 votes)
Submitted by Jungle Dave at 2004-12-12 13:19:58
I used warm salt water to relieve tooth pain, table salt in warm water!
P.S
It worked long enough for the advil
to take effect
rating: 5 (49 votes)
Submitted by Michael in China at 2006-09-16 07:44:50
Propolis is made from bee's wax, and is quite an interesting substance.
It's 90% alcohol, but it's abilities as a pain reliever are amazing.
I had a toothache that was getting worse and worse, and I could not sleep. My Chinese wife placed some propolis on a cotton swab and told me to apply it to the tooth.
I did, and the pain was gone within about 5 minutes, and the relief let me sleep all night long.
That tooth has worsened now, and my propolis supply needs to be replenished, but if you can get your hands on some propolis, it's probably a good thing to keep 'on hand'.
Michael sends from China
P.S. I will try some of the other remedies on this site. Thanks to everyone for their information, methods, and of course, comments!!
rating: 5 (7 votes)
Submitted by aria at 2008-02-12 20:07:40
ok so I've been dying with tooth pain-- seriously no joke. I was ready to take pliers and pull the tooth out.
I tried the clove oil and it didn't really help and it tasted GROSS. however, vanilla seems to be working fine. Now I don't know if it's the vanilla in conjunction with the tylonel but it's helping, i think.
Just dip a q-tip in vanilla and place the q-tip on top of the tooth that's hurting and just keep it there...
rating: 5 (8 votes)
Submitted at 2007-02-18 22:03:24
Motrin Super Strength is the absolute best for tooth pain.
rating: 5 (7 votes)
Submitted by Susan at 2006-07-03 20:00:32
The very best thing that worked for me for my toothache, and believe me, it was the worst toothache I had ever had. Was Sensodine toothpaste, I thought it was a fluke, but my brother in law told me it worked for him. Nothing would even touch the pain, so I thought I had nothing to loose.
The peroxide worked for about 15 minutes, I also tried anbesol (a whole bottle in one evening)tried pure peppermint extract (worked for about an hour) I tried all 3 combined. Nothing would give me any kind of lasting relief.
I cannot take regular pain killers because of a medicine sensitivity. I have neglected my teeth for years because of a fear of the dentist.
Not only did one of my teeth hurt, but 4 of them at one time. I have never experienced such pain, I couldn't even tell you my own name.
The Sensodine toothpaste, took the pain almost all away the first time I used it, and I continued to use as directed, it has been one week and I am pain free.
I hope this will help someone else, because it surely was a blessing to me.
rating: 5 (7 votes)
Submitted by Sarah at 2006-12-26 20:38:16
I've had a terrible tooth ache for weeks. I'm a single mom with no insurance so I've just been suffering through it. I tried every remedy available, but none worked for long. Finally I tried a combo; I took a capful of wiskey and a packet of B.C. powder and mixed them to a paste with an origel instant relief swab and put it right on the tooth. No more pain!
rating: 5 (6 votes)
Submitted by Joshua at 2007-02-16 03:30:46
If you really want to get rid of that nagging toothache try using peppermint extract 60% alcohol
rating: 5 (6 votes)
Submitted by Daniel at 2007-12-19 13:22:59
Toothache pain relief.
I used it for wisdom teeth pain relief, for years. These teeth hurt even if they are not decayed or have any cavities - because of the way they grow in the gum, and the roots hit the bone. I was able to put off the extraction for years.
1) Clean you mouth thoroughly. Brush teeth / floss - including tongue; rinse with salty solution – 1 spoon of sea salt to a glass of warm water.
2) Using a teaspoon, apply half or a full teaspoon of sea salt on top and around the tooth that hurts. Just the salt, not watered down. Leave it for 2-5 minutes. (this is going to clean the area of harmful bacteria, and draw out of the gum inflammation). At the end you will see the gum being a bit lighter in color. Do this one or twice a day.
3) Using a dropper, apply just a bit of tincture (I use one with antiseptic properties such propolis or Echinacea); this achieves a two pronged attach - the alcohol numbs the pain while the propolis or Echinacea absorbed through the gum fights infection (no matter how small).
You will feel better, the tooth will bear a delay in dental appointment.
If you do not want the dental work on the tooth right away, and the decay is small and kept at bay this could postpone the trip to the dentist.
Some forms of decay can actually rebuild back the enamel if the proper mouth hygiene is kept long enough.
rating: 5 (2 votes)
Submitted by Jamie & Adam at 2007-05-30 20:20:07
Using a piece of fresh cut onion worked better than pain pills, alcohol, pressure point massage, ice, etc.
It immediately relieves the pressure and pain. We used a freshly sliced yellow onion, but I think any kind will work.
rating: 5 (5 votes)
Submitted at 2007-12-17 03:48:47
I'm not sure that short of a dentist you can truly find effective remedies to tooth pain. I am 31 wks pregnant and can't have dental work done nor can I take any effective medications for pain. i was desperate and willing to try anything. First I tried Oregeno, no help, then baking soda, still no help, salt water- you guessed it no help. I drank a cup of tea and rubbed an ice cube in my palm and in the v area between my pointer finger and thumb. I noticed shortly after trying all these remedies one after another that my tooth pain had 'calmed' down. Not sure if one or all of them helped but the pain did not disapear, it only took the edge off so I didn't feel like ripping my tooth out with a pair of plyers anymore.
rating: 5 (2 votes)
Submitted by Amelia at 2007-07-20 01:07:34
I know this may sound a little wacky but see if it helps. I had (and still have) an awful cavity. I haven't gotten it fixed yet because I know I couldn't afford it. Either way I got married and I am going to the dentist but the quickest apointment is a month from now. Okay theres the story now heres my solution. Try getting a washcloth (or anything really) nice and warm using hot water and hold that to your cheek. In a small glass put some salt (as much as you can take really) and warm water. Stir it with something (preferably clockwise) and swish with it for 30 seconds every mouthful until empty. Then try sleeping a little more elevated than usual. I hope it helps. It does for me; I have tried everything else. Pain killers, Oral gels and liqiuds, magnets, and sleeping with my head facing east.
rating: 5 (8 votes)
Submitted at 2008-01-29 19:58:09
This may sound a little cazy but it has worked for me. My wisdom tooth is infected and I have been to the dentist. He perscribed anitibiotic and narcotic pain reliever which has not worked on my pain. My best friend told me about the listerine pocket pack strips. She told me to lay a strip on the infected tooth and instantly the pain was gone. You have to repeat this process about every 45mins or so but it worked for me.
rating: 5 (3 votes)
Submitted at 2008-05-25 23:40:17
I have had a toothache for over two months now. If one side of my mouth did not hurt, the other side did. Sometimes, both sides hurt at once. I went to my doctor (becuase I couldn't afford to go to the dentist), and he prescribed me 800mg of Ibuprofen and 875mg of Amoxicillin. That didn't work. I went back two days later, and was prescribed 325mg of Oxycodene and 500mg of Naproxen. That helped a little. Then one night, I was in agony so bad that I got on the net and found this site. I tried the vanilla extract and a cold icepack. That put me to sleep for the night. Then the next day, I tried clove leaves, brushed my teeth with Sensodine toothpaste, rinsed with Listerine, and washed my mouth out with salt water. That seemed to work too. Then I decided to try one more thing. I went to Rite-Aid and picked up a product called Red Cross. I must say, I felt relief in an instant. It is very inexpensive, and it is a good investment.
So, for all of you who are afraid of the dentist, cant make it to one anytime soon, or who can not afford to go, please, please, please go to your nearest pharmacy and pick up some Red Cross. You will be glad that you did, I know I am!
rating: 5 (2 votes)
Submitted by Eric Davis (CPhT) at 2007-01-20 00:15:57
Reading alot of the remedies on this page helped alot but, I have a couple of my own. 1st i'de like to say i'm curious to hear more about this, 'Red Cross' & 'Hurricaine Gel', they both sound very interesting. 2nd I have gone from taking 1000mg tabs of IBProfen and somking a pack of Menthol cigarettes to Swishing my mouth with ice cold water and brushing my teeth with 'Orajel PM'. Being a Pharmacy Technician I actually cant recomend anything, but recently I have had an encounter which required such things as a combonation of everything I just mentioned and more...Good luck to whoever this helps and try to get to the goddamn dentist.
rating: 4 (7 votes)
Submitted by Sandra Hall at 2005-05-07 10:46:30
To help with tooth ache pain, take one echinacea capsule and add a drop or two of water to make a paste. Put the paste on a piece of cotton ball, then place next to tooth that is hurting. Echinacea is a natural antibiotic, and it absorbs through the gum. This works when nothing else will. It may turn your tongue green, it is from the echinacea don't worry.
rating: 4 (9 votes)
Submitted by Renee at 2005-11-19 00:33:07
Easy as using pure clove oil on a q-tip and then taking some Tylenol until you can get in to your family dentist. It should tide you over til then
rating: 4 (10 votes)
Submitted by gritsonamission at 2007-01-18 15:45:28
I'm no baby, I deal with constant tooth pain--several teeth that need work-- but there comes a time when the infection gets so bad that you have to do something.
Here are a few things that have worked for me from time to time. None of them last for weeks, but they help until you can get to a dentist or emergency room for pain meds.
First is the asprin. Placing one on the tooth/infected area will bring down fever and swelling that results from infection. Take caution, however, using this method in excess will eat away at the enamel of your tooth and cause small ulcers on gums and inner cheek.
Second is the Ibuproferin. My dentist informed me that I could take three regular strength tabs. at the time, six hours apart. Try to take them on an empty stomach (work faster), and wait half an hour before eating.
Maximum Strength liquid ambesol works well for a few moments. (sometimes long enough to fall asleep, after tossing and turning.) My tooth is decayed and infected a great deal, so it felt as though it was burning for a moment. When the burning feeling went away, I spit it out. The Numbness lasted about eight mins.
Wrinsing with either Peroxide (follow instructions on bottle) or warm salt water (make the salt water as hot as you can stand it, and disolve as much salt as will melt into the water.... maybe add a bit more) works well, too. After the salt water, I sometimes have to use an ice pack on my cheek, but it does help kill the infection. Also, Cepacol mouth wash helps at times.
A crushed clove of garlic helps me when it seems that even the Ibuproferin will not. When the infection builds up a tollerance to almost everything else I can throw at it (w/o a doctor), I pack that side of my mouth with a couple crushed cloves of garlic. You may want to cut them in half, and press them into cavities. The Juices from the garlic are natural antibiotics. It may taste and smell pretty strong, but if you brave it, you'll feel much better. Beware, if the infection is extremely bad, sometimes small bumps will swell up on the gums and inner cheek. They are much less painful than the infection that was there before. My Filipino Mother-In-Law offered this advice after I'd spent three days out of work with a tooth ache that had me rolling in bed at night and crying all day, clawing at my cheek... Trust me, I've been there.
rating: 4 (10 votes)
Submitted at 2006-02-04 13:49:19
Take a washcloth, boil it in some water. Put it into a freezer bag. Lay your face against the bag, usually laying down. This will take care of any pain untill you can see the dentist.
rating: 4 (26 votes)
Submitted by June at 2004-04-17 17:15:29
Hold an asprin on the cavity. It will ease the pain. Tastes awful, but it works.
rating: 4 (77 votes)
Submitted by A'zia at 2005-07-06 18:02:59
Take a ingertip of salt or a cotton swab and put it directly onto the caity! I swear this works! I have salt on mine right now and I feel like I am in heaven! You might have to keep repeating every 30-45 minutes though...
rating: 4 (13 votes)
Submitted by Christine at 2004-10-18 21:14:40
A quick fix--- put some regular pepper
from your pepper shaker between your
fingers and stuff it where it hurts in
your tooth. Ground up aspirin works too.
rating: 4 (21 votes)
Submitted by popeye at 2004-09-14 16:08:32
Hot rice and hot bean socks. Fill sock with white rice or raw beans. Warm in microwave to 2 minutes. Then let cool for about 20 seconds. Then place on cheek.
rating: 3 (36 votes)
Submitted at 2006-12-12 18:34:50
This is not a cure but to help those of you that are going through severe tooth pain and can't make it to a dentist-go to the nearest store and buy Tylenol 8 hour gel tabs. They are super strong and will ease ur pain.
rating: 3 (6 votes)
Submitted at 2007-01-01 16:34:27
This will sound crazy but I broke my wisdom tooth in half yesterday on New Year's Day after popping 3 Loratabs,8 aleve, and two HydroCodine nothing would take the pain away. At five a.m. this morning I was crying and screaming because of the pain. You have to realize I have a huge pain tolerance and have given natural birth to three children this hurts more than that did. I started searching for help. This is what ultimately helped I don't know what exactly did the trick because I did it all at once. Rinsed with peroxide(follow bottle instructions), Drank hot tea, took two aleve tabs, took my daily vitamin ritual of 2 cranberry tabs, 4 Mamopril (all natural breast enhancement pills), 1 vitamin B-12 tab, and smoked a cigarette. By the time that cigarette was gone I felt alot better and it laste for about 5 hours. Good luck
rating: 3 (4 votes)
Submitted by Jake at 2007-11-01 17:18:34
alot of people have probably been looking for that red cross stuff, i know i had, well i cam accross something similar while looking for the red cross stuff, this is call ORAL-EZE dental emergency toothache medicine. and OMG instant releif. i had toothache in 2 of my teeth for 3 weeks and hadn't slept in days. i applied on application of this and had 13 hours! of uninterupted sleep with absolutely no pain!!!! the active ingredients in this probably make it better than red cross. this has benzocaine (general anaesthetic) eugonal (clove bud oil) and ethanol.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted at 2007-07-02 01:50:12
I had been up for three days in agony, I tried everything, even the peanut butter thing, and nothing seemed to work, then last night my husband suggested I take some nyquil before bed,and it actually worked!! Doesnt work 100%, but works enough to take the edge off the pain.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted by Painful In Florida at 2008-01-04 10:09:49
I have been in a lot of pain since Monday with a back tooth that I cracked on a pretzel. I also have a horrible cold (could potentially be sinuses). I am hoping the pain is more from sinuses than my tooth. However, I have tried tons of ibuprofen and the pain remains with no sleep. I have taken 2400 mg since 2 this morning. Not all at once, 800 mg at a time. I have been taking ibuprofen at the same dose since Monday with no relief. Today I decided to heat up my mixture of 60 oz. distilled water, 1 dandellion root tea bag, 1 tbsp. of sugar free cranberry juice and 2 tbsp. of lemon juice. You can find the directions listed here: fitness-weight-loss.info/?p=43 Anyway, I drink about 16 oz. at a time throughout the whole day. The pain was so bad just to sip it at room temperature. I microwaved it for about 1 1/2 minutes. Not too hot because that will hurt too. I used a smaller microwave, so a larger (better) one might need just 45 sec. to a minute. Believe it or not, the pain has subsided drastically. Right now I don't even notice it and I have only had about 8 oz. of my tea. Here is the great part to it. The concoction I am drinking is a natural diuretic and should help you lose up to 5 lbs. in 7 days if you drink it daily. You can get the tea at any health food store. I don't think GNC has it though. I got mine at Whole Foods / Wild Oats. However, I needed someone to help me find it. Good luck! Tooth pain sucks. I will repost later and let you know how long this worked. Please take note, I DID NOT take 2400 mg of ibuprofen at the same time and do not recommend that. It can't help you to do that, it can only hurt you. I know the ibuprofen is not what helped, it might be contributing to it though.
I also have not been sleeping since Monday. I hope to do so as soon as I get out of work today. Thanks for all of your advice. It is great to know we can help each other.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted by Janelle at 2008-03-21 12:51:46
TAKE A Q-TIP AND SOME PURE VANILLA EXSTRACT AND APPLY TO THE AREA OFPAIN AND JUST RUB IT ON THE SPOT.
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Submitted at 2008-03-26 17:45:57
I have used everything I also have gum disease but I find at night if you use a hot wet cloth and put it to your cheeks whichever side the pain is on then the pain does go away. I also bought a neck heating bag and you warm it up in the microwave for 2 minutes and lay on it while you are sleeping the pain subsided and I was able to go to sleep which helps with having a 3 year daughter
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted at 2008-03-26 18:52:51
This may sound crazy but it works for me especialy if you have a lot of tooth decay or have cracking in your teeth. I have tryed everything from ibuprophen to tyanol to canka. I am now using liquid origel maximum streangh and instead of using a Q-tip i use a flosser and I put a little on my finger and massage it into the flosser so i can get in between my teeth because I do not have the finances to see a dentist. Also using vanilla extract in this manner works as well. I also drink tea to get the pain to ease up too
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted by Tee Jay at 2008-05-19 00:50:03
I want to thank all of you for your help in the remidies. Well, I have a strong fobia of Dentist and have no insurance to see one if I wanted to. Well, I tried the swishing with warm salt water it comes it down quite a bit. I have the red cross and it does work wonders. You can get it by the way from Walgreens and from a store here called Freds. Also, be carefull with the BC because it can cause lots of problems with your gums. I tried denta filling in the tooth and it works for 3-5 weeks. You can get that at Krogers or Walgreens. It comes in a dental kit with something like Red Cross. I have been having this for months and it has calmed it down a great deal. Hopefully I can get the nerve to go to a dentist but now, I have no insurance and no nerve. Good Luck to all and God bless. Sweet dreams
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted at 2008-05-21 07:26:31
Use regular mouthwash like Listerine for about 2-3 mins. It numbs the pain for a short while. It works on dull or aching teeth but maybe not for moderate to severe pain.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted at 2008-05-23 11:00:27
If you have a massive toothache, get some liquid tylenol and swish it around your pain then swallow it. it takes the initial pain away, but for a short period of time, do not continue doing it. just do it to take the pain away, then see a dentist.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted by Ambica Devi at 2008-05-25 05:22:42
For instant relief from Tooth ache, take fresh guava leaves and boil it with water. Then it becomes slightly cool gargle this water for 3 times. This works perfect for tooth aches.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted at 2008-06-15 05:22:43
I am suffering for a horrible toothache right now. I have tried the peroxide, no relief, orajel,,no relief. There is a toothache pain releiver called Dr Sheffield. It works great. I finally found my tube. It has always worked great. I think mine is old. Took 3 Tylenol extra strength, brushed my teeth with Colgate Toothpaste, used the Dr. Sheffield, put a warm towel on the infected side and I finally have some relief.
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Submitted by Elaine at 2008-06-11 15:33:06
I have been suffering with extreme toothache pain for the past two weeks or more and nothing was working for me not even the strongest of pain medications, well last night i tried something that a friend of mine suggested and boy did it ever work and i was able to have a decent night sleep. Last night i was in agony from a bad tooth i have and my friend told me to try massaging my hand in the area of where my thumb and first finger form form a v shape so i did and i was amazed after massaging that area on the side of where the toothache pain was ... i massaged it for about 2 minutes and it took the pain away and it lasted for hours, i tried it again this morning when i awoke and the same thing, no more pain the whole morning. Thanks to my friends advice i am suffering from no more toothache but i still have my dentist appointment booked in 2 weeks time. The massing of that area has something to do with a pressure point and nerve endings ... i hope this is of some help to anyone who has a toothache although because it worked for me doesn't mean it will work for everyone.
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Submitted at 2008-06-29 18:03:00
I broke my back tooth last week and have been in severe pain!!
I went immedaitely to the emergency room after I had broken my tooth & they gave me penicillin for the swelling & infection (oh, I forgot to mention that the side of my face was a balloon)and naproxen for the pain (which did NOTHING) I began to rinse my mouth with Peroxide & water & that immediately made the swelling go down & eased the pain. Well, a week later, the pain has come back with avengence.
I have already tried Ibuprofen, Tylenol extra strength, salt water rinse & peroxide....and nothing. So, i came across this site & tried the vanilla extract & it actually works! Not 100% But enough to relieve the tears & try to get a good nite's sleep!
Thank you all so much for your advice....I'm on ym way to walgreen's to get the red cross stuff, too!!
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Submitted by Greatful mom at 2008-06-16 18:54:39
I was reading all of the different remedies for tooth pain. I saw one for peanut butter. I thought how strange but being in SO MUCH PAIN I tried it. Much to my happiness IT WORKS!! just a dab on your gum by the infected tooth. it may take a couple of times (saliva wears it off) It really helped me and I hope it helps you!
Thank you to the person who suggested it!
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Submitted by Jamie at 2008-07-20 12:04:06
I've been up almost every night trying to find a way to make the pain go away in the left side of my mouth. Tooth aches are the devil. I grind and clench my teeth when I sleep, so I suspect that it could be the cause of it. At first I just started sucking the inside of my cheek between my teeth so I wouldn't clench them anymore, but that turned painful after a while. Next I bought a molded night guard from the store, but I felt like it might realign my teeth if I wore it too often.
Last night was one of the worst nights, so I was desperate for anything to help. I went down into the kitchen and took two Midol and started looking around in the cabinets and the fridge. I found a couple cloves of peeled garlic *I saw that some had mentioned it before* I figured I didn't have anything to loose so I munched it a couple times with my sore teeth and held it against the gum. I was pretty shocked when the pain went away in about 5 minutes and I was able to sleep through the rest of the night.
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Submitted by LIz at 2008-08-04 09:10:32
Ok it is 6 07 a m and i have ave tired just about everything, tooth medicine,sore throat spray, salt water, and mouth wash nothing seemed to work well, then i came to this site and some one said put three halls cough drops in your mouth and let it melt for as long as you can before swallowing swish it around your sore tooth than swallow and it realy works
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Submitted at 2008-08-09 02:14:32
I read all the remedies and tried to find one that I havent already tried and I knew I had in my house. I have had 2 bad cavities for a few months and cant afford to get them fixed because they require root canals. I tried the Vanilla Extract and it worked more than any other remedy I have tried. Did not take the pain all away but most of it. I soaked a qtip in it and held it on my tooth.
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Submitted by Jess at 2008-08-10 16:55:08
I had a toothache for 3 days before getting to the dentist. I found that taking a few drops of peroxide and placing it directly over the tooth then swishing with warm salt water (with peroxide still in your mouth) helped greatly. Do this until the salt water is gone and be sure NOT to swallow any peroxide by rinsing your mouth a few times after wards. For night relief take 2 Tylenol's and 30 ml (adult dose) of Nyquil. Knocks me out until morning with no waking up from the pain.
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