Question 1

can you use garlic powder for toothache?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are having a toothache you are more likely to get some relief using clove oil. It has anesthetic and analgesic properties and is actually used as an ingredient in some of the products a dentist uses. Tooth aches usually don't get better and if they do they will flare up again at some point so you should get evaluated by a dentist. You can try otc nsaids to help with the pain also.

Question 2

are there any home treatments for toothache, not garlic?

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Treatments..: Other than taking pain meds to alleviate your discomfort for a short while, until you can get to a dentist, there are no diy dentistry tips i can give you... They just don't exist. You can try temporary dental filling material from your pharmacy, but it will be of limited value. The pain will only get worse in a short time, so make the call.

Question 3

toothache so bad?

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.: You need to see a dentist. You might be having damaged tooth that needs attention. Your doctor should be able to  suggest a good dentist in your area

Question 4

my son has toothache?

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? your question is ?: To get the most from this site you need to describe a problem and then ask a related question. Space available for a response is limited. If you question is what to do the answer includes pain control with something like ibuprofen and a call to his dentist to schedule an evaluation.

Question 5

what causes toothaches?

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Mulitple things: Decay, trauma, infection, are the most common.  Sometimes recession and exposure of the root surface of the tooth will cause some pain as well.  It depends on the symptoms which one is likely the cause.

Question 6

how to help with toothaches?

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Treatment: Toothache can be result of different reasons, you need to see a dentist to find out what causing the pain.  Generally in medicine prevention is the key, a two to three times a year checkups usually find problems before we are in pain which make it easer and less expensive to solve many dental problems.

Question 7

can a toothache cause death?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: A toothache is essentially just a description for tooth related pain. What you may be referring to are the rare stories where a tooth infection causes death. In these cases it is generally a severe abscess of an infected tooth, resulting in swelling and a spreading of the infection to the body. This is rare, but still a risk. Another serious risk is swelling that can occlude your airway.

Question 8

how can you relieve toothache?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: You may get some relief from taking Ibuprofen or  prescribed medication however you need to find out the source of the pain.  It could be a cavity, an abcess, etc.  See a dentist.

Question 9

what to do if i have toothaches?

Accepted Answer

Appointment..: With a dentist. If you have toothaches your teeth need to be evaluated.

Question 10

what can i take for a toothache?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen -Tylenol : Best otc help is to take an Ibuprofen and tylenol (acetaminophen) combination.  Then get to a dentist asap.

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