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Toothache relief?

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Neonbug · 08/02/2023 18:42

I’ve had toothache for a few days now, at first it was niggling but it’s getting worse as the days go on. Paracetamol isn’t really helping and I’m not sure what else to try! I can’t afford to see a dentist so please send any toothache relieving tips my way!

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microrose · 08/02/2023 18:45

Can you describe the pain ? Is it sore all the time ?

avocado44 · 08/02/2023 18:48

Warm salt water rinse. I have ongoing teeth issues and this really helps! I'm so sorry you've got this! And dissolvable codiene if you can afford. Ibuprofen is also better that paracetamol for me

Namechange800 · 08/02/2023 18:49

You can get something called Orajel, which really helps. It helped me when codeine wasn’t working. Solpediene max is also really good

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AutumnCrow · 08/02/2023 18:51

Yes to Orajel ^^ from a pharmacy

DRS1970 · 08/02/2023 18:56

Try putting oil of cloves on the affected tooth.

Refrosty · 08/02/2023 18:59

I find ibuprofen helps more than paracetamol

Theconceptoftime · 08/02/2023 18:59

Yes, ibuprofen is definitely better than paracetamol for toothache. Yes, warm salt rinse really helps and is cheap.

I have heard about garlic working as a natural antibiotic. You can also get garlic tablets in amazon but I have never tried them myself.

Also, try corsodol (not sure of the spelling).

Hot water bottle for instant relief.

snowballer · 08/02/2023 19:00

Paramol or nurofen plus are the bomb for toothache.

But - if it's infected, it's not going to get better without antibiotics I'm afraid

didloswaggings · 08/02/2023 19:01

Orajel is very effective

snowballer · 08/02/2023 19:01

Orajel max strength too

didloswaggings · 08/02/2023 19:01

Also ibuprofen. Hope you find some relief soon toothache is the absolute pits

ISaidDontLickTheBin · 08/02/2023 19:03

Agree with pp that ibuprofen is better than paracetamol. But if it doesn't get better it will need a dentist. 111 should be able to get you emergency NHS treatment at low cost ( or free of your income is low enough).

BettyOBarley · 08/02/2023 19:04

Paramol (from chemist) and orajel max.

GreenWheat · 08/02/2023 19:04

I agree with all the suggestions but they will only relieve the symptoms and not address the cause. You really need to see a dentist.

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Neonbug · 08/02/2023 19:20

The pain is kind of a dull ache in the top back right hand side- there all the time but worse on eating/drinking. I did think it could be wisdom teeth coming through but I’m probably too old for that at this point 😂

Thanks for all the tips! I’ll pick up some orajel and Ibuprofen and hope for the best!

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