Anyone got a cure for toothache!

agrumpycow · #1 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 10:14 PM

I'm sitting here typing with one hand, holding my face with the other, dribbling and in unbelievable pain despite paracetamol and ibuprofen

Has anyone got any quick cures (that don't involve alcohol, I don't think my boss would be too pleased unfortunately

)

Kayleigh · #2 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 10:16 PM

Dentist

First thought alcohol

agrumpycow · #3 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Dentist

First thought alcohol

Been and done the dentist thingy (and had to take out a second mortgage to do so

) off to the hospital in a couple of weeks (impacted wisdom teeth

)

Whoever invented wisdom teeth needs to be shot..............

Kayleigh · #4 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 10:23 PM

Been there done that in my 20's

m1.carson · #5 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 04:29 AM

Hi agrumpycow,

I don't think anyone has a cure for toothache, they'd make a fortune if they did, alchohol works for a short time, then you feel worse, can't your Doctor prescribe some knockout painkillers.

When I had bad head pain, not headache as such, I found two ibuprofen and one co-codamol, [the soluble type, more expensive, but acts quicker] taken four times a day,[ over the legal limit] but helped a lot lot.

Two weeks seems a long time to leave you in pain.

Wish you well.

Max.

nightshade · #6 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 06:08 AM

There used to be a locally applied "anesthetic" in a small aerosol (no name sorry) but from the chemist. Oil of cloves on a cotton wool pad gripped in the effected area used to give some relief
I do sympathise the lioness had the same problem,I took her along to the
Dental Hospital she was seen within the hour
Tramadol was prescribed for a neighbour

agrumpycow · #7 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 06:35 AM

Thanks for the suggestions I'm going to nip up to the chemist later. I can now understand why my father-on-law tied a piece of string to his tooth and to the sink and ran

(tooth still there years later, sink been fixed

(honest!))

galanthus · #8 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 07:24 AM

Oil of cloves is prob the nearest natural thing to calm the nerves in the tooth and gum.

Now have vision of tom hanks when he yanks his tooth out with the bottom of an ice skate in castaway ouch !!!

brianwaugh · #9 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 07:43 AM

There is no cure. Pain is natures way of telling you there's a problem. get it fixed
Did you know that tooth problems caused major fatalities in out ancestors ! and is a very painful way to go.
Anyone who has teeth would find it a benefit to take out health insurance membership, its like a savings bank.
Teeth are a problem when coming when here and when going.
I had a genetic problem with tooth enamel it kept going soft, and it was a blessing in disguise when my dentist removed them all. It's saved me a fortune and its a pleasure to be able to eat foodstuffs without pain.
False teeth may be the butt of a lot of jokes, but I at least am very thankful.
I think it was Franklin Roosevelt who had a set made out of wood !
You have my sympathies.

shei111 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 07:47 AM

Good morning,

nothing worse than toothaches ive really have been there, I ended up doing what galanthus said got some oil of cloves soaked in cotton wool and leave it on the tooth, makes you dribble

I chewed any tablet I could get my hands on and paced up and down in tears

until I had the treatment I needed , sorry but bear with it. shei

Jez · #11 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 07:56 AM

There is preliminary evidence that Propolis gel can SOOTH dental pain & is also effective for strengthening the enamel on your teeth.

brianwaugh · #12 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 08:12 AM

Talking of teeth. I've just had the timing chain replaced on my car, the new replacement is £50 dearer than the old one because of one extra tooth on the pre-tentioner . Thank God it didn't have a full set !!

Hobjob · #13 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brianwaugh

I think it was Franklin Roosevelt who had a set made out of wood !

It was George Washington who was celebrated for his false teeth,
which were sprung, rather large and hurt him !!

As a result he could only speak for ten minutes at a time - no bad thing
in a politician IMO

I think it is an urban myth that they were made out of wood, but
in fact wre at various times made from African Ivory, human teeth
and cows teeth.

witham · #14 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 10:49 AM

what about any of the gels you rub on babies gums etc when they're teething like Bonjela also there's a much stronger one called Anbesol I've found it to be effective both for toothache and when I had a denture fitted, yes the rots started it's all down hill from here

RogerTheCat · #15 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 11:35 AM

I seem to remember an old country remedy involving biting a ladybird with the painful tooth. I have never tried it and never will.

agrumpycow · #16 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerTheCat

I seem to remember an old country remedy involving biting a ladybird with the painful tooth. I have never tried it and never will.

Thanks for all your sympathy! I'll pop out later and get some oil of cloves. I'd try almost anything as it's been on and off for a few weeks now (except the ladybird, thanks Roger but I think I'll pass on that one!)

ron1863 · #17 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by brianwaugh

Talking of teeth. I've just had the timing chain replaced on my car, the new replacement is £50 dearer than the old one because of one extra tooth on the pre-tentioner . Thank God it didn't have a full set !!

Bet it's still cheaper than a dentist

Kayleigh · #18 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerTheCat

I seem to remember an old country remedy involving biting a ladybird with the painful tooth. I have never tried it and never will.

you have a very unhealthy way with animals, first cats now ladybirds.

agrumpycow · #19 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayleigh

you have a very unhealthy way with animals, first cats now ladybirds.

(btw my 'loverly' hubby says I should now change my username to averygrumpycow)

Jez · #20 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 06:39 PM

AGC to AVGC I'm sure there's more to come

naturegirl · #21 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 07:47 PM

You poor thing! I do sympathise with you, I had a huge abcess and lost my 4 front teeth when I had my second baby. As if having a baby wasn't painful enough!!

I remember walking into my Dentist looking like a tribeswoman from one of those that stick huge plates into their lip, it was so large I could have eaten my dinner off it!!

Anbesol works VERY well so do try it. Also codiene is powerful for pain, take 2, they send me to sleep!

Naturegirl

shei111 · #22 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by naturegirl

You poor thing! I do sympathise with you, I had a huge abcess and lost my 4 front teeth when I had my second baby. As if having a baby wasn't painful enough!!

I remember walking into my Dentist looking like a tribeswoman from one of those that stick huge plates into their lip, it was so large I could have eaten my dinner off it!!

Anbesol works VERY well so do try it. Also codiene is powerful for pain, take 2, they send me to sleep!

Naturegirl

Poor you so much gob pain and then to lose your front teeth not good when your young.

I have to take 4 anadin extra and thats just for a headache and I still have a dull pain with 4.I dare not say what ive taken in the past when ive had jaw ache

shei

galanthus · #23 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kayleigh

you Have A Very Unhealthy Way With Animals, First Cats Now Ladybirds.

:d :d :d :d

Meta menardi · #24 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brianwaugh

I think it was Franklin Roosevelt who had a set made out of wood !
You have my sympathies.

George Washington certainly had. Imagine if they caught fire!

After the Battle of Waterloo, many of the dead had their teeth removed to be used in sets of false teeth. As old fashions are coming back, don't go to sleep in the park.