what works best for a toothache?
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It depends why you have the toothache.  The best thing is to prevent them with regular dental care and to have dental work when needed.  In the meantime try an anti inflammatory like ibuprofin and be sure there is nothing stuck between your teeth irritating your gums.
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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.\n\nTry an ice pack, also.  If that hurts, switch to heat.  Sorry for the guess, but I'd start with ice, which would calm an abscess.  You can even rinse with ice water.  Have some warm water standing by the first time you try it, though!
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The best way to stop getting toothaches is to quit drinking so much alochol and give up the junk food and loose some weight!!! You fat perfect grammar, Bitch!\n\nREMEMBER YOUR QUOTE:\n(However, you cannot be serious, calling people generally " Ignorant" when you cannot spell, understand the difference between a Trader and a Traitor, and/or use grammar correctly)\n\nHERE'S A HINT: If you dont like being attacked with hurtful words, then dont do it to someone else. I dont appreciate a personal attack on me because of my grammer. As for me not knowing what the difference between trader and traitor, I do...I typed my question at night when I was tired...I did not review my question or go back and use the spell check. SORRY MS. PERFECT!!!! I did not know that I would be graded on my grammar, who's ignorant....
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The best thing you can do for temporary relief of toothache pain over-the-counter is by taking 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it which will help calm and sooth the pulp (nerve) of the tooth which is causing the pain.  For this reason, it will work better than Tylenol or aspirin.  Of course, ultimately, you are going to need to see your dentist.
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I'm sorry if that's gonna happen to you.  Ice works well and if you can get something like biofreeze, sombra, which chiropractors sell, or in the drug stores like Mineral ice they have menthol which cools the skin and bruises.  Cool Blue which is used for sunburns, solarcain, and some of the products for burns that end in "cain" contain lidocaine which is a numbing agent, dentists use that when they do mouthwork.  I hope that helps.  Good Luck.
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it is an anti-inflammatory, and a lot of dental pain is caused by inflammation, so it would help.  but if you can take ibuprofen (motrin) i would take that.
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Ofcourse your first option should be to go to the dentist and know the reasons for the pain. Possible cause is a tooth decay. I'd suggest you having mild things like paracetamol or if there's a great lot of pain, go with diclomol. Obviously, analgesics are not a choice here tho. Back here in India, we do apply clove-oil in the affected area and that really works. Keep rinsing your mouth with salted water and brushing after every meal and avoid cold stuffs for the time being. \nBut as a long term relief, tooth extraction is definitly the option to go for.. Wish you get well soon!
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take some ibuprofen and paracetamol and see the dentist as soon as possible
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Even though Tylenol 3 is better than regular Tylenol, it still can't keep up with a tooth ache. For a tooth ache you need Vicoden or something equivalent. Call your dentist & see if he will call in a prescription for you. I don't think anything will help as far as over the counter pain medication. If you can pin point the exact tooth, you might try some of the numbing medications the drug stores sell.\nGood luck
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An ice pack is good\nClove oil, also called eugenol is better, (the local drugstore sells it) is good too. The two together is even better.\nCloves will dull or even eliminate the pain. Clove oil is also a good disinfective. \nAlso xylocaine hydrochloride, is a good painkiller. It is sold, as a cream, in the tube at drugstores. That chemical is the one dentists use to freeze gums. You can buy it in solutions of up to at least 5%, at the pharmacy. Make sure that the cream can be placed in your mouth. (some preparations are only for external, topical use, only.) \nOrajel is a similar product with a lower % of xylocaine. It is used to numb the pain of teething infants. It Is designed to be used in the mouth, on the infant's gums.\n But definitely see a dentist, soon. Something is causing the pain in your tooth. (the most common causes are bacteria in a cavity that produce gas as a waste product. The gas can press upon the tooth's nerve pulp to cause the pain. The process of dental filling of tooth cavities kills the bacteria as part of the treatment.\n    Neglected tooth problems, including decay, can develope into gum and jaw bone infections, called abscesses that are very painful. Abscesses require major dental work to clean up. (often including surgery.) \n    Neglected abscesses, neglected for a long time, can develop into life threatening infection of the sinuses and skull bone tissue that is very close to the brain. \n    A century ago and earlier, tooth problems with abscesses were a significant cause of death.\n    I am not trying to frighten you. I write this information out of  asense of concern, for you and others. (we are all on life's train Together.)\n    Generally, sensitive teeth should be investigated too. This problem often comes with aging (although not always). Stannous fluoride applications, by a dentist, often help. (there are other treatments including the more drastic gum surgery for really serious cases). and, also,  modified tooth brushing methods. etc.\n    Incidentally, if you are afraid of the dentists office, join the club. So am I.\nA caring dentist can use laugfhing gas (nitrous oxide to relieve the pain and anxiety). Don't be shy. Tell him of your concerns. It is very common problem. It is also not a sign of cowardness.\n    I was in special forces years backand  have suffered severe injuries with fortitude and rarely morphine, but I still get nervous in a dentist's office.\n    People with severe fear of dentists can go to dentists who will do all their dental procedures under general anesthesia! It cost smore money but it is worth it if that is the only way you will tolerate dental work.\n     I do not suggest that you have any such fears. I\n am writing this information for the your use and that of other readers.\n    Also, for those people who have money problems paying for dental work, there are ways to cut the costs significantly.\n    Local dental schools have dental clinics where serious seniour students get practice doing dental work. They are almost always very good and up to date in the science and art of dentistry. Also, they can take their time to do a superb job. (they are not paying for their nurses, nor their office and equipment!). Also, they are carefully scrutinized by highly qualified and experienced instructors who keep an eye on them and their dental work. (the work is often even graded!0\n    Again please take my advice and get to a dentist as soon as you can.\n    Good luck\nDan the Answers-Man.\nBest answer points are greatfully appreciated.
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nip to the chemist and get some Oil Of Clove and some cotton buds. Rub some on the gum and tooth with the cotton bud. Then try not to touch it for a while. Some uber strength pain killers before hand will help you get through. I have managed two days like this before. Good luck mate.
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Warm salt water 10 times a day (or more).  Warm tea bags applied to site and gentle pressure to reduce pain and inflammation.  Do not pick at the site or eat anything tiny (like rice or corn).  Eat healthy, take vitamins, get plenty of rest.    Take Advil or alieve around the clock (if able to due to medical issues) even if it doesn't hurt.  This will reduce the swelling and reduce healing time.\n\nHydrogen peroxide is a tool seam dentists use in school to tighten the gums, but it usually causes more problems than benefits, so avoid this old trick.
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there is nothing worse than a toothache. but you should be ok now. the antibiotics will help with the pain too. keep the percocet to help you sleep. you can take advil or motrin every 4 to 6 hours, this will help with the inflammation. some people may experience discomfort up to 2-3 weeks after a root canal. some people longer depending on how inflamed it was. it does sound like you had an infection because its hard to get a patient numb with an infection present. that could be the reason why you felt it. it does sound like your on the road to recovery though. just try to be patient with it and hang in there. good luck
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Parsley- that's the best thing beside brushing and mouthwash. I've heard some people say chewing a piece of paper napkin works, but I've never tried it. I like Freshmint gum by Trident.
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The BEST remedy for a toothache of course is to visit your dentist...If temporary relief is desired, simple OIL OF CLOVE, avialabe at supermarkets and drugstores works WONDERS!!
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Of course the best thing to do is see your dentist about the problem.  For temporary relief of the pain take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it is going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin.  If your gums are sore, you can rinse several times a day with warm salt water.  Use 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of water.