Is ice good for tooth pain?

I had a sudden toothache during an important project delivery and used ice on my cheek to get through the day. It is a quick temporary fix to reduce swelling and pain while you are working, but realistically, you need to book a dentist appointment. Ice won't fix a cavity or infection.

Please do not rely only on ice. I kept using cold compresses for a toothache, ignoring what was actually a deep root infection, and the swelling spread to my jaw, requiring minor surgery. Please go to a proper dentist to get an X-ray before the infection spreads.

I panicked so much when my wisdom tooth started aching, thinking it was a major emergency. But my dentist reassured me and told me to just use an ice pack on my face to bring down the mild swelling. It worked perfectly and the pain settled in a couple of days, so don't worry too much!

Applying an ice pack on the outside of your cheek is a good natural way to dull the throbbing pain, and you can also press a clove near the hurting tooth. However, if there is pus, extreme swelling, or a high fever, don't wait for home remedies to work. Go see a dentist immediately.