What is a GOOD temporary relief for a toothache?
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First of all, NEVER hold aspirin on a tooth. It contains acid which will damage the enamel of your tooth.\n\nThere are community centers to help low-income people with dental emergencies. If you have an absess, you need to seek professional help now. The infection can spread to the rest of your system and mean serious health problems.\n\nCall your local dental society. If you are in the US, try looking up your state dental society and ask them for community outreach programs. Chances are, there is a sliding-scale clinic which can help you for a reduced fee.\n\nIf you had a broken arm, you'd find a way to fix it, right? This is just as serious.
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I'm not sure where you are at, but you can go to the pharmacy and buy something called Dent-temp, it is a temporary filling material that will help protect your tooth until you can get to a dentist.  I know you aren't supposed to, but I had to use it once myself for about 4 months.  You have to replace it about once a week.  But it only costs a few dollars for the product, and a little goes a long way.
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Dentist is the best remedy.
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I used to freeze fruit juice and then rub it on my gums after my app. sometimes it would help with the swelling too. if you don't want that, just buy some popsicles. enjoy and i feel your pain and hope all is well with you!
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The best home remedy is to take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol and aspirin.  But the only way to truly rid yourself of the pain completely is to visit your dentist.
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The best thing you can do at home is to take 800mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  You can take this every 6-8 hours as needed for pain but be careful not to use Ibuprofen for an extended period of time without being under a doctor's care as it can be very harmful to the stomach.  Of course, to completely rid yourself of tooth pain, you will need to see your dentist.
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Clove oil as a natural remedy, or Ambusol if you do not care whether or not it is a natural cure. You just have to put a drop where the pain is.\nIf you have lost a filling, there is a temporary filling you can buy over the counter as well.
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TAKE SOME IBUPROFEN (ABOUT 400 OR 600mg ) AND SEE THE DENTIST A.S.A.P.
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Yes, oil of cloves, but Ambesol works well, the gel is easier to use and has a better taste.  Advil is great for toothaches along with the topical.  You didn't ask, but you should see a dentist if you can, because relief is only temporary.  You either need a filling, sooner the better to avoid needing a root canal, or will lose the tooth after a lot of pain.
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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.
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I've used a heating pad and it did help with the pain a bit.  Decongestant would be the other option.
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you need to see a dentist, but in the mean time, take something for pain, like advil, and here's some ideas until you get there, try rinsing your mouth out with warm salt water, if there is an infection in the tooth, this will help some, do it repeatly if you have to, other things you can try is rubbing oil of clove on it, or soaking an aspirin on the bad tooth, or you can try the over counter stuff like oragel.
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Super glue will work for a temporary fix, but it is water soluble and won't last very long.  Acrylic is the only permanent answer and you would need to have that done at your dentist.
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Oh, I feel for you, I dealt with tooth pain for many years before finally having them pulled and getting an upper denture. Drink from a straw, nothing too cold or acidy. Get some over the counter tooth ache jell. It will help calm the pain, and if you are not allergic, advil worked great for me. Advil/Ibuprophen is a nonsteroidal antiflamitory agent, so it will reduce inflamation. I also had problems with infection, so get to the dentist ASAP for propholactic antibiotics. You dont want infection so close to your brain, could get really bad quick.
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Dropping some menthol in a bowl of hot water and inhaling the steam can give soothing relief. \nSome people also suggest that lots of vitamin c is helpful in addition.
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ew...first, maintain proper oral hygiene...use some mouthwash to keep germs etc away from the site.  Also, they make non prescription pain medication for them..i think Ambisol (sp) is one of them, give it a shot.
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You can buy temporary cement at any store in the dental section or if you know someone who wears dentures..denture adhesive will work too. Good Luck!