The best way to get toothache relief is to see an emergency dentist right away. If you can't do this, there are some things that you can do until you can. Oil of Cloves reduces toothache pain when placed directly into a tooth cavity. You can soak a small cotton ball with the oil and place it into the offending tooth cavity. Dentists mix oil of cloves with zinc oxide to create a white paste that makes a soothing temporary filling. Placing ice or ice water on a tooth reduces the inflammation and can possibly help with the pain.

          There are many over the counter pain relievers for toothache relief. Some of these are aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin) which are often effective in reducing discomfort. Some patients combine them and rotate taking a different OTC every two hours. Using two or three of the OTCs should be only used temporarily. If possible, a narcotic analgesic can also be included in the rotation.

           If no dentist is available, your physician can call a codeine prescription into your pharmacy. Codeine has been used for toothache relief for centuries. It reduces dental discomfort and is very effective. Physicians are usually more willing than dentists to call this prescription in to a pharmacy without seeing you. In many countries, codeine can be purchased over the counter. Another effective narcotic is hydrocodone ( Vicodin ).

            The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. They offer comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. Because we know that dental pain can be terrible, our Financial Manager will do everything she can to assist you in making financial arrangements to help you obtain your needed dental care. If your toothache is bothering you and want toothache relief, call 404-874-7428 to schedule a free dental consultation with Atlanta Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky.