what is good for a toothache besides orajel and anbesol?
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are u allergic to any medication? are you taking any meds? if not, you may try motrin, which is ibuprofen.  it is available in every pharmacy. it comes in 200mg. you can take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. it can help with the pain and inflammation. but make sure that you take it with food or milk. b/c it can be strong to your stomach.  \nif ibuprofen alone doesn't do any good. it is ok to take it with tylenol.  if it is still not working, call up your dentist. there might be an after hour help line. \n  \nand you have to go check with your dentist on monday!
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33315
Melaluca oil (tea tree oil) a drop on a q-tip will numb it almost instantly. I have had toothaches diapear competely.
236249
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.
880372
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!
324625
First of all you need to see your dentist so he or she can take xrays of your wisdom teeth and do an exam to determine if they are going to erupt properly and to make sure you do not have an infection.  To ease the pain until then 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 as it can be harmful to the stomach.  To help with the pain in of your gums rinse with warm salt water several times a day as it has a natural healing and soothing effect on the gums... use 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of water.  But definitely make sure to call and make an appointment with your dentist.
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The best thing to do is take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so therefore it works better than Tylenol or aspirin.  I wouldn't advise any of "grandmas remedies" as they don't really work.  To totally rid yourself of the toothache, see your dentist as soon as possible.
286351
Going to the dentist.depending on where you live there are emergency dentist that will work you in. Also a damp tea bag will relieve the pain. I know I am a retire dentist:)
221793
Gargle with salt water (one teaspoon salt in about 3 oz of water) several times a day and use over-the-counter Orajel or something similar to it. See your dentist as soon as possible.
80695
Get some ambesol. When I got my wisdom teeth it itched instead of hurting, and that's what I used. Apply it with a cotton swab so that your entire mouth doesn't become numb.
668604
If you have a toothache, you need to get in to see your dentist as soon as possible.  To help ease the pain at home before you can see a dentist, you can take 800 mg of Ibuprofen (which is prescription strength) every 6-8 hours as needed for pain.  Ibuprofen has an anti-inflammatory in it that will help sooth the pulp (nerve) of your tooth, therefore, it will work better than Tylenol or aspirin.  Be careful not to take Ibuprofen for an extended period of time without being under a doctor's supervision as it can be harmful to the stomach.  If there is an infection in your tooth, you are going to need an antibiotic....  left untreated, you could find yourself hospitalized.  Also, do not do as the person above stated and place an aspirin on the tooth or anywhere near the tooth... this could cause an aspirin burn leading to more pain and more problems.
78951
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.
207469
Of course the best way to rid yourself of tooth pain is to see your dentist. For temporary relief the best thing you can do is take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength. It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it will work better than Tylenol or aspirin. Salt water rinses will help if your gums are sore, but not for tooth pain. Again, please see your dentist as soon as possible, if your tooth is infected and left untreated it can spread to other areas of your body causing more problems.\n\n\nDO NOT ... I repeat DO NOT do as some people are suggesting and rub an aspirin on your gums... this could cause a burn and you could be doing much harm!
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Antibiotic and painkillers.  Most dentists will prescribe a stronger pain med than is available over the counter.  Ibuprofen works great for relieving the throbbing feeling.  Ask your dentist about Vicoprofen.  I found this medicine to be the most effective.  It didn't make me as drowsy as regular Vicodin does.
641673
use clove oil. the pharmacy has it  and it's called red cross. it tastes bad, but it will kill the pain
122849
I went through this early in the week.  I have an abscessed tooth.  The only thing that helped was warm salt water rinses and tylenol until I could get to the dentist for antibiotics and stronger pain meds.  The problem with Anbesol or other lydocaine products is that we are tempted to use them more often than suggested and we can actually burn the gum tissues.
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You get rid of the pain completely you are going to have to see a dentist.  For temporary relief of pain at home the best thing to do is take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it which will help sooth the pulp (nerve) of the tooth so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin.  You can take this every 6 - 8 hours as needed for pain.