What can you do for a painful toothache?

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.

See a dentist: Toothache is a symptom of a severe problem with a tooth (or gum). While taking an otc analgesic like tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil or Aspirin may provide temporary pain relief, you need to see a dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment of your toothache.

Have tooth fixed: There are no home remedies or cures for rotten teeth. No magic pills or rinses or mouthwashes. Toothaches need to be treated locally by a dentist, someone who has years of experience treating these conditions. The sooner you call the sooner you will feel better. Please don't delay, the pain may soon be unbearable.