Shreya Kapoor Shreya Kapoor Asked 4 months ago

How to stop throbbing nerve pain in tooth?

I've been having this terrible throbbing nerve pain in one of my teeth for the past two days. It comes and goes, but when it hits, it's unbearable. What can I do to stop this throbbing nerve pain in my tooth?

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Placing cloves or garlic might give you 10 minutes of temporary relief, but it won't cure a dying nerve. Nerve pain means the infection has reached deep inside. Go to a dentist immediately before the swelling spreads to your jaw.

Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Tooth pain can be very exhausting and test your patience. Keep yourself calm, sit in an upright position to reduce blood pressure to the head, and seek a doctor's care. Wishing you speedy healing.

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Consult a dental surgeon

Abhimanyu Singh Abhimanyu Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Avoid working out or lifting heavy weights when you have throbbing nerve pain, as the increased blood flow to your head makes the throbbing much worse. Stick to light fluids and see a dentist to fix the issue.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

When my smart band showed my heart rate spiking due to tooth pain, I realized I needed quick relief. Try an ice pack on your cheek and use a warm saltwater rinse to clean the area. Book an emergency dental appointment online right away.

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Deepak Sharma Deepak Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Tooth nerve pain is the worst, haan! Pls don't try to chew anything from that side and do warm gargles with salt, na. It gives temporary relief, but painkiller ke liye doctor se jaldi consult kar lo.

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