Any Home Remedies For Tooth Ache?

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Sun August 15th, 2010, 3:06 pm

Any one?

I wouldn't be able to get to a dentist till either Tues or Weds, and I've iced my cheek and taken Advil and Excedrin and Orajel. Sigh!

SM

Vanessa · Post by **Vanessa** » Sun August 15th, 2010, 4:06 pm

How about oil of cloves? Or whisky? Swill the whiskey round your mouth.

Miss Moppet · Post by **Miss Moppet** » Sun August 15th, 2010, 4:41 pm

I had appalling toothache at Christmas - which turned out to be a sinus problem and nothing to do with my teeth. Antibiotics cleared it eventually but in the meantime I had to rely on Codeine which is my standby in case of very bad pain, although it tends to make me a bit woozy. I've heard oil of cloves recommended but never tried it. I recommend consulting a pharmacist if you haven't already because I think you might need something stronger and they will know what the safe combinations are.

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Sun August 15th, 2010, 4:57 pm

Moppet's right, consulting a pharmacist is a good idea. I had a very bad abcess years ago and seem to recall purchasing some kind of topical treatment to numb the pain. Hope you can get it fixed, they kept telling me the X-rays showed nothing wrong with it and decided it was something else entirely. Until the abcess finally broke out (you do not want to know).

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Sun August 15th, 2010, 6:57 pm

My doctor has called in some vicodin, and I've read about clove oil and vanilla extract online but I cannot get to the pharmacy till tomorrow. One of the problems of living on an island with no buses on Sunday and not being able to drive!

Thanks all!

SM

Michy · Post by **Michy** » Sun August 15th, 2010, 8:10 pm

Years ago, I had a friend who would chew on aspirin to help with a toothache. It probably tastes terrible, but it's cheap and easy and no unpleasant side effects, so probably worth a try.

LoveHistory · Post by **LoveHistory** » Mon August 16th, 2010, 7:03 pm

This may or may not help but...

On the back of the hand, same side of the body as your toothache, apply pressure to accupressure point LI 4. LI 4 is found in the webbing between your thumb and index finger, close to the bone at the base of the index finger.

I myself haven't tried this one, but I once cut a muscle cramp short using accupressure/reflexology on my husband.

Also, in addition to clove oil, you can use just plain cloves if you have them. Pack two or three between your tooth and cheek.

rockygirl · Post by **rockygirl** » Mon August 16th, 2010, 7:12 pm

I sometimes lay on a heating pad. I am never sure if it helps, or I just find it soothing.

Feel better!

Margaret · Post by **Margaret** » Fri August 20th, 2010, 11:03 pm

On the back of the hand, same side of the body as your toothache, apply pressure to accupressure point LI 4. LI 4 is found in the webbing between your thumb and index finger, close to the bone at the base of the index finger.

I haven't tried acupressure for toothache, but I've used it in other types of emergency situations, and it does work. Press for a count of 60 or longer, and repeat every few hours (or more often - you can do it as much as you like). It's more effective when it's repeated.