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What to do with this tooth pain?
I already have TMJ but recently a certain tooth has been hurting but its not all the time. It hurts when I eat, or when I bump it but if nothing touches it then I'm fine. Theres a little swelling on that side of my mouth. I'm also on vacation, so should I just wait until I get home or should I find a dentist now? What could the problem be?
4 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Numbing gel is weak. Go to a GNC and ask for Oil of Oregano in dropper form. Take a few drops and place it on the painful area. It will burn a bit, like a hot chili, for a few seconds. Then the pain will subside very fast as the area is numbed for several hours.
My brother-in-law had a huge abscess waiting a month for a dentist but had NO pain from it. He applied the Oil of Oregano twice a day.
Clove oil is weaker.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Ibuprofen has always worked best for tooth pain for me, but you don't want to take too much, too often. How long before you have insurance? A lot of dentists will make payment arrangements with you, if you have a means to pay. Are you working at all? Could your parents or family help you? Sorry, I know how miserable tooth pain can be.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
If its not from sweets or anything then you might be fine.
If it hurts really bad then go.
But if not dont,that would be a drag on your vacation.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
try to go to a pharmacy, ask the pharmacist, they have some numbing gel that can help ease the pain.