Bad toothache!!! Any advice???

**baxjul** · 07-03-2007, 06:51 AM

Can't get anything done with my tooth until I'm done with the antibiotics. It's killing me!!!! I've never had any problems with my teeth ever! This is my first toothache, any advice to dull the pain?

**PrairieRose** · 07-03-2007, 08:19 AM

Have you tried orajel? Otherwise I'd say warm compresses and arthritis strenght tylenol. I'm sorry, I had a bad tooth once, years ago and it was agony

**baxjul** · 07-03-2007, 08:24 AM

It seems better now after a Darvocet and three ibuprofen! Now, I can't drive to the store, need to wait till later!

**miss_thrifty** · 07-03-2007, 10:00 AM

orajel extra strenght helped me till i got it pulled. I feel for ya, wasnt that long ago i was in same posistion. but without the anitbiodics.

**many houseapes** · 07-03-2007, 11:37 AM

tea tree oil doesn't have the greatest taste, but rubbing it on your gums numbs the ache. I used this when I had an abcess & it worked better than orajel...lasted longer too. Also goldenseal root will help to buy you some time should you ever have to wait before seeing a dentist.

**many houseapes** · 07-03-2007, 11:45 AM

also...I think that if it were me, I would send someone else to the store to do the shopping. The pain killers will stay in your system for at least 24 hrs after taking them...not trying to scare you..but if you were to get pulled over for something, you could get it for DUI. Here in Texas, a woman who had taken OTC benedryl was involved in an accident....they threw the book at her & she ended up with a prison sentence(I was shocked).Like I said...not trying to scare you...just want you to be safe. I sure hope that you get through this quickly.Big hugs your way