Fatima Khan Fatima Khan Asked 7 months ago

What gets rid of tooth pain?

Oh my god, I have such a terrible toothache right now, it's unbearable! I can't even eat properly. What can I do to get rid of this tooth pain quickly before I can see a dentist?

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Bro, keeping a clove or a dab of clove oil on the painful tooth really helps numb the area fast. But honestly, that's just a temporary fix. You'll eventually have to go to a dentist to get it checked out.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I completely understand how awful tooth pain is, it makes you feel so helpless and anxious. For temporary relief, you can do warm salt water gargles and keep your head elevated. But please visit a dentist soon to get to the root of the issue.

Varun Sen Varun Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I had insane tooth pain during my semester exams. Ice packs on my cheek really helped reduce the swelling and numbed the pain so I could study. Definitely go to a dentist as soon as your schedule allows.

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Anjali Patil Anjali Patil Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Tooth pain is the worst, ho na! Actually, taking a mild painkiller helps for a few hours, but you should not delay visiting the dentist. Haan na, otherwise infection might increase.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined May 2026 6 months ago

A warm saline rinse is super easy and works wonders to soothe the gums. Just mix half a spoon of salt in warm water, rinse, and repeat. Don't forget to schedule a dentist visit soon.

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Ram Avtar Ram Avtar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Beta, if your tooth is paining, pressing a small piece of ginger against the tooth can give you some comfort. But teeth are very delicate, so please go to the clinic and let the doctor look at it.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I had a severe toothache last year due to a deep cavity. Applying clove oil will only buy you a few hours of sleep, but the real solution is a filling or a root canal. Don't waste too much time on home remedies.

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