Niggling toothache...arghh

[Scarlett]

Last night I started to get toothache and it's worse today. I have booked an appointment with the dentist but the earliest they can do is next Thursday. I've taken some Paracetamol but it hasn't helped. Any ideas what I can try or take, to cope until then? Does Bonjella work? Should be flossing or avoiding the area? Help appreciated!!

[Sqad]

Ibuprofen 600mgs in one go...minimum.

[Scarlett]

I would but I have ulcerative colitis so can't really take Ibuprofen?

[Sqad]

Sorry...then Oil of Cloves.

[rowanwitch]

phone the dentist again an ask to be called if they get a cancellation if its a hole with a raw nerve bonjela will help as will the old remedies like oil of cloves or toothache tincture which is cloves plus some other stuff...

[JimmyCooper]

Clove oil is best thing for toothache short term

Cost you under 2 quid from any chemists.

Just put a bit on your finger and rub it in

[carlton23]

Get a small tube of Orajel from Boots for Rapid Relief of Toothache, it make your tooth numb and painless quicker than anything else, similar to an injection.

[ayabrea38]

You can buy a temporary cement from a chemist,that is like putty with oil of cloves in it,use a little to fill the hole-the oil of cloves soothes,while the putty help stop anything getting in there.
Good luck

[weecalf]

Try some toothpaste

[Scarlett]

Thanks all- I got some clove oil and you're right- it really does help numb the pain, but also get rid of a degree of it. PHEW. Still going to the dentist asap!

[bushbaby_de]

I have ongoing tooth pain as I am having orthodontic treatment and I find co-codamol is the only painkiller that touches it.