Could You Sleep Well When Having a Toothache?
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19273)
Philippines
August 3, 2016 2:45am CST
This afternoon, one of my upper teeth ached. I did not know if the filling was gone, or if it is having some other problems.
I hate to go to the dentist, and have the filling because when it is is being prepared, she "drills" into the tooth to clean it, and I hate that sound! It makes my head ache! (the toothache becomes a headache!).
So since I could not go to the dentist today, I had to sleep it off, but could hardly catch it.
It is so hard when something in your body is aching.
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19 responses
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
Yes, I am scheduled to go. Is ginger a good alternative or temporary remedy? Good to know about this.
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@thelme55 (76481)
• Germany
5 Aug 16
@acelawrites Yes, it helped me because of the healing hotness of the ginger root. It was adviced to me by my herbalist late grandmother when I was a child. Just a temporary remedy though until I went to the dentist.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
4 Aug 16
@acelawrites But, if the toothache is bad enough, it makes it very difficult to sleep for the pain.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
Sleeping is one of the best remedies,and of course consulting a dentist.
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@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
No, usually always brush my teeth and took pain reliever when i am in pain, i think you should visit the dentist.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
I never take pain reliever as much as I can bear it. Yes, I am scheduled for a dental checkup.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
3 Aug 16
@acelawrites I'm glad you are going to the dentist. That's the only way to rid your pain.
@skysnap (20154)
•
3 Aug 16
@acelawrites yes with water making it a bit cold feeling when you consume is what you have to watch for few days.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
The filling seemed deteriorated that's why it aches when I drink water.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
Yes it is. Thanks, Jabo. Though I do not want to go, I should visit her.
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@martinnshann (340)
• Bahrain
3 Aug 16
Toothache is annoying, irritating and disturbing kind of pain. It will cause you trouble every time you will have that kind of problem. It is very difficult to sleep if you are having a toothache, it's like the pain is radiating all over your body, giving the chills to your bones, your spirit of sleeping will be alive. There are some home remedies that you can do to alleviate the pain, sometimes it works, sometimes not.
@martinnshann (340)
• Bahrain
4 Aug 16
@acelawrites Totally right. You'll be restless the whole night.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
It is very irritating indeed; you do not know which part is really aching because all the nerves seemed affected.
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@koopharper (7502)
• Canada
3 Aug 16
It depends on how bad the toothache hurts. I can fall asleep with minor pain but a really bad one will keep me awake and miserable. Hope it can be sorted out without too much additional pain.
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@koopharper (7502)
• Canada
3 Aug 16
@acelawrites Been through it many times. Toothaches are no fun.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
It goes away for a while, but then returns when it gets irritated.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
4 Aug 16
It is not easy to fall asleep having aches and pains .. but there are some temporary pain reliever around ..
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
So far it is bearable so I do not like to take pain relievers as much as I could.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
4 Aug 16
i sure feel fer ya, hon. those toothaches aint no fun, neither's those dentists visits. did'ja try clove to help with the pain? hope ya get such tended to quickly.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
4 Aug 16
@acelawrites yer welcome, i hope that'cha get some relief, hon.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
Thanks, @crazyhorseladycx, I did not know that cloves can help. Will try it.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
Yes, aching tooth will make sleeping so hard.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
3 Aug 16
Some dentists use laser drills now. No pain! No sound! I feel your pain, because that once happened to me at night. Thank goodness my dentist lives on my street. He took me immediately. Hope you feel better soon, but you may have to go to your dentist.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
10 Aug 16
@acelawrites Have you gone to the dentist, yet? How are you doing?
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@DianneN I am alright now. Yes, I had gone for a check up and she scheduled the needed treatment. Thanks, Judy.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
Thanks, DianneN. I will visit my dentist maybe this weekend.
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@just4him (307540)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Aug 16
@acelawrites I'm glad. I hope it went well or will.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
Thanks, Valerie. I have already an appointment with the dentist.
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@rina110383 (24495)
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3 Aug 16
No, I can't do anything, not even sleep, if I have a toothache.
I hope the pain will go away.
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@PurnaSharma (2557)
• Guwahati, India
3 Aug 16
I suggest you don't use to do filling teet or tooth because i too did once and since then i too got teet ache.But during my visit to doctor almost all patient those who are in queue saying the same that all are they repenting by washing and filling the teeth because drilling make teeth week.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
You are right, I thought drilling can make the enamel thin, and so it becomes weak.
@cxndie (1075)
• India
3 Aug 16
Toothaches are the worst possible health issues anyone can have, Its annoying because its a constant pain and it affects your head and your neck too. I have recently been to the dentist. I had a gum boil and the pain was unbearable. There is no way I can sleep when I have a toothache.
Hope you feel well soon.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
I do not want to drink pain relievers since it is still bearable. When I take a nap,it goes away.
@CaseyRoss9966 (4056)
• United States
3 Aug 16
I don't have any problems falling to sleep with or without a tooth ache. The only thing that keeps me from falling asleep is when I get hot.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
So good you can sleep over it. It gives some comfort.
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@ValueAdder (409)
• Philippines
3 Aug 16
I experienced having a tooth ache. I wasn't able to sleep well because of the excruciating pain I felt. Not only is my sleeping affected but other things I need to do. I can't eat well and properly. I can't think the way I used to think and doing the chores is more of dragging myself. Truly, if one part of your body is experiencing pain, all the other parts are affected. Therefore, it would be good to take care of our health, including our teeth. Good day.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
Thank you. It is really affecting everything, my work, even m disposition.
