Question 1

what is a method at home i can do for tooth and gum pain?

Accepted Answer

OTC pain meds: The pain meds will mask the symptoms until you get to a dentist to have your problems treated. Unfortunately, dentistry is not a do it yourself profession. The sooner you call the sooner you will feel better and the better chance you will have to save your teeth.

Question 2

i have had tooth and gum pain for two days now. any remedies that work ? i can't afford a dentist right now. what remedies do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Dentist!: You must see a dentist.  Find someone who can help you with figuring out how to pay at a lower rate, or see if there is a free clinic near you. Call around, but get seen.

Question 3

tooth and gum pain with braces on. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Not unusal: You should see the dentist who is doing your orthodontics to make sure this is normal.

Question 4

are there any home remedys for tooth, gum pain?

Accepted Answer

Clove oil: Clove oil can be an effective oral anesthetic.  In studies, it has performed just as well as topical Benzocaine (anbesol and oragel).  It's safe when used correctly in small amounts, but can cause liver and respiratory problems when ingested in large quantities.  It's found in health food stores. To use it, apply a very small amount to a cotton swab and apply gently to the affected area.

Question 5

is the any home remedy to make your teeth whiter and remove stains and make your gums pinker?

Accepted Answer

See below. : You be amazed of how much whiter, less stained and pinker (healthier ) gums you will get just buy brushing and flossing a few times a day. By brushing properly using a soft toothbrush you can get great result. You can also use some over the counter whitening toothpaste. This is more of a maintenance plan and you should have a professional cleaning and whitening done by a dentist.

Question 6

gum pain: what's a good home treatment?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: First visit to your dentist, and home care if you want to loose them self home care.

Question 7

what to do about gum pain around tooth?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: There may be many causes and without having the proper information it is impossible to give a diagnosis.  
You could take some anti inflamatories like advil (ibuprofen) or allieve, but if the pain lingers for more than a day it would be wise to see your dentist.

Question 8

gum pain above only one tooth...advice please?

Accepted Answer

Is there a bump?: If you are having pain above a tooth, it is possible that you may be developing an abscess, which happens at the end of the root, underneath the gums. If there is a bump above (or below on a lower) the tooth, this may be a gum boil, where infection collects without anywhere to go. Have a dentist evaluate this asap to avoid a true dental emergency with swelling and severe pain.

Question 9

severe gum pain in false tooth. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Or a fracture. Can't tell for sure without a radiograph and exam.See your dentist to know for sure and to have it treated.

Question 10

please help me with wisdom tooth gum pain?

Accepted Answer

Oral Surgeon: See your oral surgeon for evaluation and treatment. Might be time for those wisdom teeth to be removed. Get checked. Good luck.

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