How Do You Temporarily Relieve Tooth Pain?
It goes without saying, that the first thing you should do when you are experience tooth pain is to call your dentist! But it may be a few hours or days before he is able to treat you. And just a few hours can seem like an eternity when you are in pain due to a toothache. There are home remedies to help relieve the pain, temporarily. While you are waiting to see your dentist, try this one first. Either run extremely cold water over the palm of your hand or hold an ice cube in your hand. The sudden shock can ease the pain for a few minutes up to an hour. Our grandparents were right! If you have whiskey in the home, soak a cotton swap in the liquid, then gently dab the gum area that surrounds the affected tooth. This will temporarily numb the pain. The healing benefits of salt and distilled vinegar can also ease the pain for a short time. Mix 1/4 cup vinegar with 1 tablespoon salt and stir. Soak a cotton swab in the mixture and apply it directly on the tooth, or swish a small amount in t
