Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Asked 10 months ago

How to toothache pain relief?

Oh my god, I have such a bad toothache right now. It's been throbbing since morning and I can't concentrate on anything. What can I do for some quick pain relief at home?

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Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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For temporary relief, gargling with warm salt water is safest, especially if you have diabetes where gum infections need extra care. Please don't use any sugary lozenges or syrups, and see your dentist as soon as possible.

Sunil Dutt Sunil Dutt Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

At my age, teeth are starting to show their real attitude. Just put a clove there and keep quiet, but make sure you visit the dentist before the pain makes you lose your mind entirely!

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Toothache is the worst, yaar! I actually used a small piece of clove on the paining tooth last month and it gave temporary relief, but please book a dentist appointment immediately.

Rohan Bakshi Rohan Bakshi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I had to stop eating my favorite golgappas last week because of a sudden toothache! I used a cold compress on my cheek to numb the pain, but went straight to the dentist so I could eat properly again.

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I just got a tooth cavity filled yesterday. Warm salt-water rinses really helped soothe the ache until I got to my appointment, so definitely try that for temporary relief.

Sneha Fernandes Sneha Fernandes Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

If you are busy with work, just do a warm salt-water rinse for quick temporary relief. Don't drag it though; take an hour off and visit a local dental clinic before the pain gets worse.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I once kept ignoring a mild toothache and just took painkillers at home until it became a major infection requiring a painful root canal. Learn from my mistake and get a proper checkup done immediately.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Applying a warm compress on the cheek helps reduce the throbbing pain. While these home tips like clove oil help temporarily, if you have swelling or severe pain, you must visit a dentist right away.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Tooth pain can sometimes indicate deep decay or an infection that can spread. Don't rely solely on home remedies for more than a day; get it checked by a dentist to prevent further complications.

Sita Devi Sita Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Gungune paani mein namak dalkar kulla kariye, isse thoda aaram milega. Aur laung ka tel agar ho toh thoda sa rui mein lagakar dabaiye, par doctor ko dikhana sabse zaroori hai.

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