Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Asked 7 months ago

How do you make wisdom teeth pain go away?

Since yesterday, my wisdom tooth has been giving me a lot of trouble; the pain is quite bad. I've tried some home remedies but no relief. What do people usually do for quick temporary relief before seeing a dentist?

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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My son had terrible wisdom tooth pain last month and couldn't even chew his food. I gave him warm water with salt to rinse his mouth three times a day, which gave some temporary relief. But please don't delay, take them to a dentist because sometimes the tooth grows sideways and needs extraction.

Arvind Swamy Arvind Swamy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Wisdom tooth pain can be really troublesome and disturb your sleep. Clove oil applied with a small cotton ball directly on the paining area helps a lot as a quick home remedy. However, if there is swelling on your cheek or you have difficulty swallowing, you must see a dentist immediately for an X-ray.

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Ketan Kulkarni Ketan Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, wisdom tooth pain is literally the worst thing ever, can't even talk properly. I used to do warm salt water gargles every two hours to reduce the soreness. But honestly, go to a dentist and get it checked, sometimes we just need to get it removed and then the pain is gone forever.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Oh no! Sending you lots of good vibes, dental pain is so exhausting! Try placing an ice pack on the outside of your cheek for 10-15 minutes, it really helps numb the area. Keep drinking cold water and please book a dentist appointment soon to get some relief! 😊

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Deepa Balakrishnan Deepa Balakrishnan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My mother always tells me to keep a piece of ginger or a clove near the aching tooth to soothe the nerve. It works nicely for temporary relief, but my dentist told me that if the pain keeps coming back, it means there is an infection. So getting a professional checkup is always the safest option.

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