How to Stop a Bad Toothache
Things You'll Need
- Ibuprofen or aspirin
- Dental floss
- Topical, oral antiseptic (optional)
- Clove oil (optional)
Instructions
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Take ibuprofen or aspirin to stop any inflammation and dull pain associated with a toothache. Read the package label first, and take as directed.
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Floss between your teeth to dislodge food particles trapped between your teeth. Trapped food can trigger a toothache.
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Apply a topical, oral antiseptic to the affected tooth as directed to numb a toothache pain. Over-the-counter oral antiseptics can be found at any drugstore.
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Avoid hot and cold drinks. Drinking hot beverages, such as coffee and iced-cold drinks, can aggravate an existing toothache and worsen pain. Drink beverages at room temperature until the pain subsides.
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Dab clove oil on a cotton swab and then bite down on the swab to ease your toothache pain. Drug stores and health food stores carry this liquid oil.
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Go to the dentist. Pain that doesn't improve with home treatment can signal tooth decay or other dental problems. Arrange a consultation with a dentist.
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