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Toothache! Talk me off the edge.

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FedUp120028 · 13/05/2025 17:04

Anyone else think toothache is worse than childbirth 😭

Tired clove oil, orajel. Clove oil had me sick and the pain just won't shift. I've got 4 coming out Thursday under sedation. I'd take my very long, very painful labours over this. Absolute hell. Any ideas to keep me sane for the next 48hrs!?

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stayathomer · 13/05/2025 17:59

I used to eat white bread, dry, or put heat against my cheek, and also rub sensodyne or Corsodyl toothpaste on the area. Hugs op, yes I think it’s the worst, all of mine came when pregnant and could only take paracetamol so the things I’ve listed did actually help!

Summersunshinebliss · 13/05/2025 17:56

Rinse the area with warm salt water op a few times daily and put a cold pack (wrapped in a tea towel) on it as often as needed. Like pp I would phoned dentist sounds like you need a antibiotics.

Sending 💐 toothache is the worst.

Original poster
FedUp120028 · 13/05/2025 17:52

Horrible isn't it 🥺😩

Rather be hit by a bus x

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FedUp120028 · 13/05/2025 17:48

WomenInSTEM · 13/05/2025 17:23

When my wisdom teeth were coming through and I had an infected gum, the only thing that stopped the pain was a strong vodka cocktail.

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I like this idea best 😁

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Okbyethen · 13/05/2025 17:42

Omg I feel your pain!! I've currently got something wrong with a back tooth and I literally can't even put into words how much agony I'm in 😭
I've honestly spent most of the last 4 days crying, it's so painful.

Unfortunately my dentist can't seem to pinpoint what's wrong exactly (no abscess) so I've been referred to someone else but it's EXCRUCIATING!!!
Hugs for you ❤️

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FedUp120028 · 13/05/2025 17:37

Thank you for the ideas! I'll be trying the neurofen melts! 12.5hr shift tomorrow so I need something to get me through!

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Mudslideal · 13/05/2025 17:23

Sensodyne toothpaste rub it round the tooth and just leave it there, it worked for me when I had an abscess and was in absolute agony,

WomenInSTEM · 13/05/2025 17:23

When my wisdom teeth were coming through and I had an infected gum, the only thing that stopped the pain was a strong vodka cocktail.

🍸

Toseland · 13/05/2025 17:21

I sympathise, half my face is swollen due to an abcess atm. Tooth pain is the worst. Whiskey is quite good for a temporary numbing effect, take a swig and hold it over the tooth for a short while. If it's really bad break a paracetamol into quarters and dissolve one on top of the tooth, disgusting but gives you a break from the pain.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 13/05/2025 17:20

Nurofen liquid capsules! Sorry op x

Crunchymum · 13/05/2025 17:20

Do you think it's an infection? Maybe you need to speak to your dentist to make sure they can still do the work on Thursday (and you don't need to treat the infection - if it is one - first)

Keep on top of your pain medication, don't mix things that shouldn't be mixed but you can take paracetamol alongside Ibuprofen in the maximum doses.

ScottBakula · 13/05/2025 17:16

https://www.nurofen.co.uk/products/nurofen-meltlets-lemon-200mg-self-dissolving-tablets/

Try them , put half at a time between your tooth and cheek / lip and keep it there for half a hr . Then rinse ( and swallow ) the partly dissolved tablet. Wait a hr or so and repeat.
Don't do it to often or without a break or you risk getting a ulcer too !

Edt for rotton spelling .

Nurofen Meltlets Lemon 200mg

Nurofen Meltlets Lemon 200mg Self Dissolving Tablets. Targeted pain relief. Find out product details and dosage information. Nurofen: Leave the Pain to Us

https://www.nurofen.co.uk/products/nurofen-meltlets-lemon-200mg-self-dissolving-tablets/

Gettingbysomehow · 13/05/2025 17:13

Get ghe strongest drugs you can I.e tramadol. you will have to ring 111 to get those, I know this from experience.

LakieLady · 13/05/2025 17:09

Codeine. Nothing like it for toothache.

BeachRide · 13/05/2025 17:05

Stay upright, even in bed. The increase in blood pressure when lying down makes the pain worse. Sympathies x