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over a year ago
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Help i have chronic toothache and was wondering if anybody has any home remedies that work. I have tried salt water, cold compress, tilting head back and painkillers. Anyone have any other tips would be gladly gladly appreciated as i am dentistphobe and really don't wanna go if needs be. Sorry for long opening post |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Whiskey helps, either rub a little on the gum, or drink till it's numb  "
would vodka work the same way that whiskey would i mean by rubbing it on tooth not the drinking obviously lol  |
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I have a major dentist phobia so I can sympathise with you there, but luckily I've found one I like. If painkillers aren't working you've probably got an infection and will need antibiotics to clear it. Either way I'm afraid you're going to have to go to the dentist. Good luck. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have a major dentist phobia so I can sympathise with you there, but luckily I've found one I like. If painkillers aren't working you've probably got an infection and will need antibiotics to clear it. Either way I'm afraid you're going to have to go to the dentist. Good luck."
i was alright til early this afternoon it was copable but its just been getting worse. I just don't get what caused it. Thanks for the advice though |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Oil of cloves is great for toothache, but as an ex dental nurse I'd also say go to the dentist but tell them about your phobia and they will help you,
Good luck x |
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"I have a major dentist phobia so I can sympathise with you there, but luckily I've found one I like. If painkillers aren't working you've probably got an infection and will need antibiotics to clear it. Either way I'm afraid you're going to have to go to the dentist. Good luck.
i was alright til early this afternoon it was copable but its just been getting worse. I just don't get what caused it. Thanks for the advice though "
If it's hurting that badly you have either got some serious decay, or something like an abscess or infected root - that will never cure itself, going to the dentist is your only option I am afraid. |
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Anbesol, or clove oil does 'numb' the ache. (Well it did for me)
Like others have said visit the dentist, it could be an abscess so antibiotics are needed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Before getting tooth looked at ask friends, family and workmates if any have a hot looking young/old male dentist,im pretty sure that may help with your phobia . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Get it pulled out
if its an abscess there is no point trying to do anything.
the second it is out it feels better.
fear of the dentist is irrational .the injection does not hurt at all and the pull takes seconds.its such a relief to get rid you will be glad you went |
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If you have any cloves, then you can also use these, instead of the oil. Anti-inflammatory meds will help reduce any swelling, as sometimes pain is also due to the pressure that's built up. Depends on your tolerance for this type of med tho, and what you've already taken.
Some dentists specialise in treating those who hate dental visits, so you could search to see if there's one that's local. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Help i have chronic toothache and was wondering if anybody has any home remedies that work. I have tried salt water, cold compress, tilting head back and painkillers. Anyone have any other tips would be gladly gladly appreciated as i am dentistphobe and really don't wanna go if needs be. Sorry for long opening post"
Oil of cloves and nurofen, hope it helps but if not then dentist I guess |
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I know how you are feeling right now ive not long finished my 3rd lot of antibiotics.. Thooth pain is no joke i have a fear of neddles so find thats the worst bit for me.
The dentist said warm salt water garggels would help and it sure did but also needed the antibiotics too.
Go get it looked at its the best. |
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you may have food stuck in the gum pocket. to relieve that you should brush the area hard untill the gum bleeds. this reduces swelling and can clear the food debris. pain killers only codeine based pain killers work, such as co codamol. oil of cloves. yeah its nastyish but if it hurts that much its worth the taste. |
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had a back tooth pulled after loads of pain no tooth = no more pain 
