I Have A Severe Toothache Right Now What Should I Do Before I Can Get To A Dentist

First, do not put aspirin or any painkiller tablet directly on the gum or tooth; a common practice that actually causes a chemical burn to the soft tissue.

An over-the-counter ibuprofen (if you have no contraindications) taken with food works better for dental pain than paracetamol because it also addresses the inflammation driving the pain.

Clove oil applied carefully to the tooth with a cotton bud has genuine numbing properties — eugenol, the active compound in cloves, is what dentists actually use in temporary dressings. Cold water or ice can temporarily numb the area but heat should be avoided as it can worsen swelling around an abscess.

Rinsing with warm salt water reduces bacterial load in the mouth and helps with gum swelling. None of these are solutions — they are ways to manage until you can be seen.

Dental pain that is severe enough to wake you up, or that is accompanied by swelling of the jaw or face, or fever, is an emergency and should be treated that day.

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