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My tooth hurts! Help! – How to stop a toothache and get out of dental pain

11/25/2018

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​The best method to get out of tooth or gum pain while you wait to see the dentist
You may have arrived here because you started having intense aching in your tooth, jaw or ear, can’t even drink cold water without sharp, severe pain, or can’t chew on that side at all. Unfortunately, you may have a toothache or other dental problem!
 
Of course, the best solution is to see your dentist as soon as possible. While home remedies may help relieve the symptoms, the reason your having pain in the first place is because there’s something that may need treatment. But this advice isn’t all that helpful when you can’t see your dentist right away and the pain is unbearable!
 
Here I’m sharing the best method to get out of toothaches or gum pain while you wait to see the dentist!

​If you live near Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, or Wildomar, CA you can get the finest dental care from the caring and experienced dentists at Upland Dental Implant and Orthodontics.

The 3-3-3 Method for tooth pain

​Tooth or gum pain is largely due to inflammation or swelling. Reduce the swelling and you’ll reduce the pain. The best way to reduce this inflammation in the short-term is with the 3-3-3 method: 3 ibuprofen (600 mg total) 3 times a day for 3 days.
 
What not to do: Don’t take the ibuprofen and stop once you start to get pain relief. The trick is to keep the ibuprofen levels up to reduce the inflammation. If you stop, then it’ll take a while before the ibuprofen will kick in again.
 
Please keep in mind that this only treats the symptoms and does nothing to address the root cause of your pain. Also, make sure you can take ibuprofen and it doesn’t interfere with any health condition or medication you are already taking. (Check with your doctor if you aren’t sure.)

Natural toothache relief

​If you can’t take ibuprofen or if you need extra relief, there are natural home remedies you can use to reduce the pain.

Keep the area cold: Cold treatment constricts blood vessels helping to reduce swelling and numb pain. If you don’t have a cold pack, frozen peas or a plastic bag with half water and half ice works just as well. 
Salt water rinse:  Slowly stir in salt into a cup of hot water. Keep adding until you see salt crystals at the bottom that are no longer dissolving. Rinse with this solution for 30 seconds 4-5 times a day to reduce gum inflammation. This is especially helpful if you have gum pain or something stuck between the teeth like a seed.
 
Clove Oil: This is an essential oil that has been used for decades as a way to calm inflammation. Apply a small amount with a cotton swab to the affected area. This works best if you can directly apply the oil to the affected area like if there is an exposed nerve due to a deep cavity or your pain in your gums.
 
Pillows:  Keep your head elevated. Stack a couple pillows when you sleep to keep your head higher than your heart. Resting totally flat allows blood flow to the head and may make swelling and pain worse. 

When making your dental appointment:

  • DO let them know if you are having any severe pain or facial swelling. It may be critical to diagnose and treat right away to avoid serious health issues.
  • DO ask the office if there’s anything they recommend to deal with the pain in the meantime.
  • DO record your pain and what you’ve been doing to alleviate that pain
  • DON’T put off your appointment as you may be ignoring a problem that needs treatment

​Should I go to the emergency room?

Don’t hesitate to go straight to the ER if you have:
  • Trouble breathing or swallowing due to the swelling
  • Eyes that are swelling shut
  • A fever

What is causing the pain?

There are many causes of tooth/gum pain, but here are a few common ones:
  • Cavity deep into the nerve sometimes needing a root canal treatment
  • Trauma to the area (dental injury, fracture from biting on something hard, grinding your teeth)
  • Sinus infection causing pain on upper teeth
  • Swollen gums from gingivitis or periodontitis
  • Food getting stuck between your teeth, especially if you have spaces between them
If you are in pain right now, I hope you learned some tips that help and I wish you a speedy recovery! 

Blog post by our Endodontist Dr. Rita Hung.  Proudly providing great dental care in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, and Wildomar.
32 Comments
Zachary Tomlinson link
12/1/2020 10:25:49 pm

I had no idea that if you have tooth cavities that have penetrated deep enough to the nerves of your tooth, it could be the reason why a person is experiencing toothaches. I should share this with my friend who's experiencing dull tooth pain for a while now. This way, he can visit a dentist who can check this for him.

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Sandra Lewis
7/22/2021 12:40:47 am

Following the guidlines I found here ( http://cavities.best-cure.info ) I got rid of cavities naturally, my teeth look whiter, gums are pink and less puffy and there has been no more bleeding at all, and my breath is fresher even in the morning.

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Char
12/30/2021 09:02:40 am

How did you get rid of cavities naturally?

Sheba Khan
10/11/2022 09:15:52 am

Take two cloves and just put in the mouth where you feel the pain....it work wonders ❤️

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Tabatha
1/11/2023 11:43:58 am

Where do I get cloves

James Franklin link
12/20/2020 10:40:39 pm

i have Pain/inflammation in and around the tooth, then i started using the same tips, now the situation is ok, and it is mendatory to visit dentist, home remedy always not working. thanks for the informations.

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Nazia Parveen
2/27/2022 10:02:50 am

Hi my name is nazia pls can you help me as I have a very bad thoot pain its been 1 week i am in such a big pain been dentist too but nothing helping

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dentist Hamilton link
4/13/2021 11:55:50 pm

Your article is quite helpful! I have so many questions, and you have answered many. Thank you! Such a nice and superb article, we have been looking for this information about dental blog. Great post…

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ricky link
7/30/2021 06:41:41 am

Very Informative post. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
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Adam Golightly link
8/12/2021 09:51:41 am

My sister has been having a lot of problems with one of her left teeth hurting a lot, and she would really like to make sure that it isn't a serious problem. She would really like to get some help from a professional dentist that can relieve the pain. I'll be sure to tell her that she should record the pain, how she has been dealing with it, and ask the office if there is anything she should do before coming into the office.

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Doc Martenz
10/29/2021 04:29:30 pm

Yes, normally for pain i recommend using needles through the gums to alieve swelling and inflammation, sort of like acupuncture.

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Rick link
11/2/2021 12:44:32 am

Very Informative post. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
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John Carston link
11/23/2021 06:41:34 pm

I like how you mentioned that the best solution for toothache is too see your dentist as soon as possible. My cousin mentioned to me last night that he is having a hard time with his toothache and asked if I have any idea where is the best option to consult for surgery. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if he consults a trusted dental clinic that specializes in tooth extraction as they can answer all his inquiries and will surely provide good-quality service.

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Vivian Black link
1/19/2022 06:33:41 am

Last night I woke up with a toothache that would not let me sleep. I had some signs beforehand, but it always went away. This time it is not going and I am desperate to see a dentist. My appointment isn't for a few days. Thank you for the suggestion to use the 3-3-3 method of using three ibuprofens three times a day for three days to reduced the inflammation. This advice has, so far been great.

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Lisa
2/12/2022 04:33:29 pm

I am having pain that will not go away using any pain meds. My appointment is 4 days out. Any other suggestions?
Thank you!

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Revenant
2/25/2022 04:54:23 am

Oragel mouth wash helped me

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Isra
2/28/2022 06:40:57 am

I have unbearable pain, but an appointment is a week away! I can’t sleep, barely eat, unable to focus on anything. Top it all off, my painkillers (tylenol, motrin, aspirin) have stopped working after only a day or two. As well as trying a cold compress, salt water, wishing upon a star…. nada! I feel like I’ve been sent to hell. Any more advice out there for me, or have I exhausted all efforts? All of the thanks in advance, you’ll be my savior!!

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Ryan
3/7/2022 04:32:04 pm

Black tea bags in your mouth will help draw out the pain and infection

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Michelle
4/16/2022 08:44:42 pm

Ear infection turned to tooth ache I have bad teeth can't go to dentist anytime soon. Pain is getting worse only thing helping us keeping cold water in my mouth constantly. I need sleep oragel, anbasol, Advil liquid gels, whiskey, heat compress, salt water, nothing is working I can't stand heat on it it makes it worse.i need the nerve to deadend. Sitting upright don't stop the pain either. Also have used peroxide HELP

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Richard
5/3/2022 01:17:10 am

HElp it hurt so bad

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Peter J Blank, DDS link
6/22/2022 03:58:24 am

Thank you for sharing this helpful article. I really learned a lot from this. This is my first time to know about the 3-3-3 method. Would this also be applicable for pain caused by a chipped tooth?

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Victoria Addington link
6/22/2022 04:44:00 am

I didn't know that keeping your head elevated through the use of a pillow can help ease toothache. My friend should know this since her wisdom tooth is giving her sleepless nights. I should also advise her to visit a dentist for wisdom teeth removal.

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James link
8/10/2022 04:36:35 pm

I am on my fourth day with tooth pain in my upper right teeth and my nose is a little stuff some times. The pain feels sever but I felt worse tooth pain years ago I have no dentist I called one yesterday and still am waiting for a email but I rinsed my mouth out with salt it dose not help I take a lot of Ibuprofen and it some times helps using something cold makes it hurt more and I have 2 chipped theeth one decayed tooth and one cracked tooth so I’m not sure how bad it is nor can I locate what is wrong with me.

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VIMSRC link
8/23/2022 04:02:51 am

An informative post with great tips and tricks. All the techniques are really helpful to prevent tooth decay. Thanks for sharing it.

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Charmaine
9/7/2022 01:34:47 am

I have a bad toothache but I'm going to Scotland on holiday for 10 days can't get into a dentist what can I do ease x

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Anderson Dental Professionals link
10/3/2022 07:32:16 pm

I've tried these and my tooth still hurts. My appointment is scheduled in 2 days. Any other recommendations for pain relief?

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Carmel Dental Care link
10/3/2022 07:51:16 pm

Very helpful blog article. Thank you for this. It's good to know these for emergency purposes. Would this also work for pain caused by a chipped tooth?

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Iris Smith link
10/12/2022 12:05:33 am

Thank you for advising me not to use ibuprofen and to quit as soon as pain relief sets in. My daughter is suffering from a toothache. I'll take her to the dentist so that she may receive the best and most appropriate treatment.

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Kevin Ross link
12/6/2022 12:58:10 am

Nice article! The last time I experienced intense pain in my tooth and jaw to the point that I can't even drink cold water, I can't help but say oh my god - that's all happening! Good thing there are emergency dental clinics near me, and I was able to avoid serious health issues.

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