what can you do for a tooth ache?
545940
Go to the damn dentist dummy!
840055
Ok...for pretty much instant relif now, get a teaspoon or two of crushed cloves, put it into a hankie and tie it off so you have a little round ball, dip it in rum, bourbon, gin, whatever liquor you have in the house, and bite down as hard as you can on it, cloves kills the pain, and the liquor will help get rid of any infection that might be starting, not to mention while the bottle is open, have a shot or two, this always helps pain...lol...Then you can either pull it yourself or get it pulled by someone else...or all else failing it might get you through till you can back to the dentist for him to do it, which is probably the better idea...\n\nHope this helps.
749116
It will go away take the strongest pain killer you can find and get some sleep try to stay off the side in pain. Your teeth are very sensitive right now, so put the front to use, and stay away from too hot or too cold foods. I've been through it, hope you feel better
171748
Braces hurt like heck! Take Tylonal or another pain killer, then chew gum while the medicine is in effect. You can also massage you gums by rubbing your cheeks/jaw with your fingertips in a gentle motion. Wax actually helps the wires from not poking your gum, but it doesn't help with the pain.
136981
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.
221526
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.
944499
Ibuprofen is your best bet.  Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory.  Since you do have an abcess this will reduce the inflammation in the nerve chamber of your tooth.  The reason you have a tooth ache is b/c the nerve of your tooth is inflammed.  It is in a tight and enclosed area and has expanded.\n\nIt is OK to take 3 or 4 at a time in your case.  I know it may be hard to believe coming from an assistant and not a Dr., but if you call your Dr. he/she will say it is OK.\n\nAlso rinse with a solution of warm water and salt (if it is not too painful).  This will reduce bacterial growth and may prevent further infection.
534737
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!
709653
Ask your dentist.  You might be able to use a removeable appliance that would be relatively inexpensive to fix a minor problem.
396340
Try brushing your teeth.
531682
take some ibuprofen. you could be grinding your teeth at night. go see a dentist for opinion
798745
1.  Clove Oil was recommended in the movie Marathon Man.\n2.  Gargling you mouth with warm water and salt is the dentist approved method.\n3.  Xytol is an ingredient in sugarless gums that helps to fight cavities.  Putting a "bandage" of this gum over a open hole in the tooth keeps out cold air, and other problems.  When I used this method I was able to eat hot soup and ice cream with no pain.\n4.  Typical over the counter medications like Aleve will help with the pain.\n5.  Ora Jell is used to treat teething babies.  If you inject Ora Jell into your cavity it will numb up the sensitive tissues.\n\nFrom personal experience Trident gum works the best for me.  I couldn't get an appointment for a while and I went for an entire week with gum bandages.  Of course you want to make sure the area is clean first so have her brush her teeth.  Most of the pain of a cavity comes from external influences, anything from incoming air to food can irritate it.
33315
Melaluca oil (tea tree oil) a drop on a q-tip will numb it almost instantly. I have had toothaches diapear competely.
703097
You can go to the emergency room and the doctor there will write you a prescription for antibiotics and possible pain medicine. Some ER's have an emergency dental clinic. Check around for that in your area. Also, call as many dentisits as you can today/tomorrow and ask to be put on a cancellation list. If you have a regular general dentist that you've been to before and recently he will probably call in some antibiotics for you now. \nAnytime you have a toothache, keep your head elevated above your heart, which just means don't lay flat. Clove oil may also help, as pointed out above. If all else fails, take 800 mg. of Motrin every 6-8 hrs. and try to hang in there. Good luck.
369474
Use some Orajel and see a dentist
941131
I have odd nerve endings in my teeth and Pain killers don't always work. Take a 600Mg Calcium pill to help ease the pain. Sounds crazy but calcium calms nerve endings.  Take one a day and it will help you thru till you get to the Dentist!
714537
if its spasms then take advil. If its tooth ache due to food, then go see your dentist. If its ache due to your third molars growing, you should go see ur dentist and have some x-rays. Maybe they arnt growing straight?