What can be done to relieve pain from a toothache?

Advil (ibuprofen): Motrin or tylenol (acetaminophen). If the pain persist or you keep having to take pain meds. One should get into see general dentist asap.

Several Options: There are several things you can do to try to alleviate the pain, OTC pain meds, ice, accupressure, etc. However, the best option is to see your dentist to determine the cause and have the appropriate treatment performed to resolve the problem.

Temporary: Any OTC remedies are temporary. They do not "cure" your infected tooth, only temporarily mask the symptoms. To fix the problem you MUST see your Dentist. Nothing else will do much except cost you money and allow the infection to worsen and spread.