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There are a lot
of over-the-counter pain relievers that you can choose from. Most
common are Paracetamol, Aspirin, and Acetaminophen. If you feel that a
small swelling has occured, you may take NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs) for its inflammatory action, like Ibuprofen and Mefenamic Acid.
However, those with a history of of ulcers and those pregnant women
needs a doctor's reccomendation when taking NSAID and Aspirin. |
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Ice
is excellent in numbing nerve endings. Try to compress the affected area
with ice. But if it aggravates the pain, discontinue it. |
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You may
wonder why toothaches usually strikes at night when you lie down to go to sleep.
The cause is the increased pressure towards your head. Keep your head
elevated to decrease the pressure in the area. |
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Most
people suffering from toothache do poke the affected tooth with
toothpicks You are aggravating the condition of your tooth.
Discontinue it! |
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toothache
needs an emergency treatment. A sharp, throbbing pain is usually
irreversible, and the above remedies only releives the pain, not cure it.
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