What happens if you can't swollow pills, but you have a severe toothache?

Take liquid meds: You can take chewable or liquid children's Ibuprofen or acetominophen. You can also use topical agents such as anbesol or orajel.

Nothing: Having a toothache (ta) means you should have the tooth checked by your dentist who would do a thorough radiographic (xray), and clinical examination. This coupled with a medical/dental history will reveal why you have a (ta). It is very rare that you can get rid of a ta by just swallong pills, so it does not matter that you are unable to swallow pills. What matters is that you need to treat tooth.

Two issues: There are two issues here. The first one is how to get rid of the toothache. That requires dental treatment by a dentist. The second one is how to take medication if you feel that you cannot swallow pills. All medications can be taken in chewable or liquid form.

Liquid medications: Both antibiotic and pain medications are available in liquid forms. Evaluate tooth first for cause of discomfort.

See a dentist: Tooth problems cannot be solved with medications. You need treatment, and now. Severe toothaches will soon become unbearable. Feel better soon..

See DDS ASAP: See DDS ASAP. Plus, ALL patients can swallow pills unless you cannot eat solid food. If you are limited to a liquid diet, liquid meds can be presccribed.

Suppositories-liquid: or pills can be crushed and mixed with food or liquid. Always ask your health care provider if that strategy is appropriate for the specific medication.