Toothache

Hi Kat! Pain is typically a sign that something is worng, is the tooth abscessed? Have you broken it perhaps? I am not saying not to seek professional help but I can tell you I had a molar, that was broken.. OMG the pain was incredible, I tried heating up salt placing in a washcloth and applying it to my outside cheek, well heat can causean infection to grow, so before you check it out, I am not sure I would advise that, but it does relieve the pressure. My trick was always this, now giving a little background, you brain can only react to one sensation at a time, you never feel hot & cold at the same time. So if you hold an icecube in the palm of your hand for as long as you can stand it, soon you will not realize the tooth pain, your mind will be focused on the new sensation. I have tried this many times and believe it or not.. it does work! Nancie But don't let it go ok, something may be wrong!

The first thing I would recommend is the dentist,I know your scared of the dentist.OK then how about a couple of ibprophen; that always seems to help me. Sometimes I take them before I go to bed and they seem to help me from waking up in the middle of the night with a tooth ache.

I would probably purchase an over-the-counter product like Orajel. It will give you relief. Make sure to see a dentist if the pain does not subside on its own within the next few days, especially if you have not had many toothaches previously. Hope you feel better soon!