Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Asked 9 months ago

How to stop severe tooth pain?

Last night, I suddenly got this really bad toothache, it was throbbing and keeping me awake. I'm dreading it coming back tonight. How can I stop severe tooth pain if it happens again?

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Aryan Goel Aryan Goel Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Honestly, severe tooth pain is the worst, it completely stops you from studying or doing anything. Last semester, my dentist told me to use a warm saltwater rinse to keep the area clean until my appointment. Don't wait, just get it checked before it gets worse.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yaar, severe tooth pain is actually unbearable, it feels like your whole jaw is on fire. I tried cloves and everything, but nothing worked until the dentist actually drilled and treated the cavity. Just book an appointment and go, don't keep delaying it.

Shanti Swaroop Shanti Swaroop Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Try to stay positive and take deep breaths to cope with this painful moment, as stress can make the throbbing feel more intense. Applying a cold pack to the side of your face can help calm the area gently. Take care of yourself and let a dentist guide your healing.

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Sneha Patil Sneha Patil Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I just recovered from a terrible tooth infection last week that was keeping me awake all night. My dentist had to start a root canal treatment and prescribed a specific painkiller to bring down the inflammation. If the pain is severe and throbbing, you really need a professional to clean the infection out.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

At this age, a severe toothache is the last thing you want to deal with after a long day of work. A cold compress on the cheek gave me some temporary peace to survive the night, but the dentist is the only real savior. Go get it checked before you lose your mind or your tooth!

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Nitin Gadkari Nitin Gadkari Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Extreme physical pain like a severe toothache can cause a sudden spike in your blood pressure levels due to stress. It is very important to get this resolved quickly by a professional. Please visit a dentist, and keep monitoring your routine health parameters as well.

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