Question 1

what home remedies can be used for my toothache?

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Options: Try otc pain medications like tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin/aleeve/ibuprofen.  Oragel also very effective for tooth ache.  Best to do is to see a dentist to find out the cause of the tooth ache instead of just covering it up with pain medications.  Salt warm water can also sooth the gum.

Question 2

will the zpack be used for toothache?

Accepted Answer

Temporary: Measure at best. It buys you time but does not solve the problem and may hurt you in the long run if the bugs get immune to the drug so see your dentist soon.

Question 3

what dental procedure is used to fix a toothache?

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Depends: It really depends on the cause of the pain.
You must visit your dentist to find out the cause of this toothache.

Question 4

what's the strongest over-the-counter pain medication that can be used to relieve a toothache?

Accepted Answer

Alleve/Motrin: No otc medication will relieve any toothache caused by an infected tooth. You may be able to reduce but usually not eliminate the pain. If you have had a severe toothache for at least a few days you may want to see a dentist for a proper diagnosis and a treatment plan to follow.

Question 5

which is the best medicine against severe toothache? i used to take ponstel (mefenamic acid), but this time it doesn't work at all.

Accepted Answer

Your dentist: At this point you should consider going to the dentist, you exhausted your options. Ponstel (mefenamic acid) is a very strong and dangerous pain killer.At this time it seems that you got to the point where something needs to be done about your teeth.

Question 6

got a toothache used hot water bottle and now my thoart is really painful is it possible i've got internal burns? thoart didn't hurt before the bottle

Accepted Answer

Related to tooth: The throat pain more likely related to the tooth than the hot water bottle. See dentist or oral surgeon for exam/treatment.

Question 7

one week ago i began having a toothache. i used oregel and my lip and chin stayed numb and still are. would a infection cause this?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: the numbness is not from the oranges. You need to see your dentist to check for any cavities or abcess

Question 8

why do i get a toothache whenever i eat something cold, like ice cream, or drink a hot beverage? this never used to happen but has been getting worse for a while now. do teeth get more sensitive as we get older?

Accepted Answer

Your : Your teeth may be feel painful when exposed to very hot or very cold foods or beverages because the dentin is exposed. The top layer of the tooth is called enamel. Enamel does not have a nerve supply, thus the enamel is not causing your tooth pain. The layer of the tooth below the enamel is called dentin. If the dentin is exposed, this can lead to pain with temperature changes because the dentin is sensitive.  How can your dentin become more exposed over time?  Anything which decreases your enamel can increase dentin exposure. If you grind your teeth, you can wear down enamel. If you drink lots of sodas, the carbonic acid damages the enamel. If you have acid reflux into the mouth, it has a similar result.  Brushing your teeth too vigorously can abrade away the enamel. Of course, one of the biggest concerns is if you have dental decay (a cavity).  Are any of these possible reasons for the increased sensitivity of your teeth?

Question 9

used eugenol oil couple days ago for toothache and the corners of my mouth still feel numb/tingly, is this okay?or is it possibly something else?

Accepted Answer

Both...: Could be irritation from, or allergy to, eugenol (oil of cloves).  Can also be from one of thousands of other problems.  See your dentist for 1) evaluation of your soft tissue problem  2) treatment of your infected tooth...Eugenol will not cure the infection, just mask the symptoms.  Please have infection treated before it becomes a roaring abscess.

Question 10

good morning
i am experiencing terrible toothache and i am a bit swollen. i have used listerine mouthwash but still, do i go to the dentist while my gums are swollen or do i have to wait?

Accepted Answer

Toothache &amp; Swelling: Your issues will not resolve on their own, so waiting is fruitless as is the use of Listerine to resolve your problem. Please call a dentist and be immediately seen to avoid a spreading infection.

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