home remedies for tootache

@jackiew (915)
Canada
October 2, 2008 9:05am CST
hello everyone i woke up this morning with a really bad tootache and i was wondering if you could give me some of your home remedies to soothe it a little bit.i know there is suppose to be a few home remedies that work really well.can anybody help me??
4 responses
goldenapple951
@goldenapple951 (455)
• United States
2 Oct 08
I used this since I was little and it has always worked for me. My mom would sock a cotton ball in warm salt water and I would put it directly on the tooth for about 15 minutes and it did help. I hope you feel better and take care of that tooth soon. I know how painful it can be. Get some pain relief and see a cheap dentist. Its only a pain relief, because usually a bad tooth only get worse. Only a dentist can really take care of your problem once and for all. Good luck to you
jackiew
@jackiew (915)
• Canada
2 Oct 08
i am doing the warm water and salt- i keep swishing about every half hour or so and it has eased up alot
echosoundz
@echosoundz (856)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 08
Try gargle with salt. It is also believe to relieve sore throats.
jackiew
@jackiew (915)
• Canada
2 Oct 08
i was just speaking to a friend about a half hour ago and she told me to swish warm water and salt around in my mouth -she said to keep repeating until glass is just about empty-i did try it and it did relieve it a bit
grammasnook
@grammasnook (1871)
• United States
2 Oct 08
When I was younger mom wuld put and asprin on the tooth that was hurting and I would have to let it disolve believe it or not this worked temperarily for me. But please make sure if the pain persist to go to a dentist to make sure you do not have an abcess or some kind of infection.
jackiew
@jackiew (915)
• Canada
2 Oct 08
i will try the aspirin and yes i will call the dentist for an appointment-don't like having toothaches so i would much rather get it dealt with as soon as possible
cndn420
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
3 Oct 08
the obvious answer would be the dentist, but as for home remedies rinse your mouth with warm salt water. it kills a lot of the germs and bacteria in your mouth. another thing you can do to numb the pain for a while is rinse your mouth with some vodka...definitly helps with the pain (but just a short term remedy)