Toothache- any ideas as to how to get rid of it?

There is no remedy for a severe toothache other than going to the dentist. Go to the yellow pages and call dentist after dentist and tell them your problem. Ask them what options are available to you. Hopefully one of them will be able to direct you in the right direction. If all else fails, then go to the emergency room at your local hospital and apply for charity care. They must treat your condition. At least that's how they do it here in New Jersey. I really hate to bring up the issue of healthcare in America, but your case illustrates what's wrong with our healthcare system and the lack of affordable healthcare. We have to get to the point where someone like you can nip this problem in the bud before it becomes a bigger problem. It's unacceptable that you are in pain because you aren't able to afford treatment at this time. No American should be in that situation. You should have the same healthcare our Congressmen and Senators have. Afterall, there healthcare is payed by the American taxpayer. Please follow my advice and let me know how things work out. Lloyd

Hi there carolscash, Chewing mint gum will clean our teeth after meal. I have the same problems with lack of calcium And i have bad habit by drinking sweet tea and coffee too. Sometimes i chew Piper betle leave to help my teeth keep stronger. This leaves contain calcium and natural anti bacterial Help the health of out teeth. Hope your teeth getting better. oxox'dian from Bali island.

You cannot afford to neglect it, as it may be infected. This may require some antibiotics and some pain killers for the immediated treatment. Better see your dentist and get his advice. Any filling or extraction can be done later.

there is only medicines that the dentist can prescribe actually.but i have seen you can put some toothpaste on the area you are feeling pain.

The only one I heard is oil of clove. I cannot think of any others, but I will see what the remedies recommended on the web are. So I happened to find a link that would give you some more suggestions. http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Toothache.html You will have to go to the dentist sooner or later or horrors! root canal.

Hello carolscash. Here are some tips to avoid suffering from tooth ache 1. Brush your teeth two to three times a day 2. Avoid eating hot foods followed by cold drinks 3. Use dental floss regularly. 4. Have a regular dental check-up. But if you already suffered for toothache, you must visit your dentist for tooth extraction or pasta, He will also prescribe some meds that you will need to take to prevent inflammation and pain.

Honestly if you have a bad cavity it is in your best interest to go to the dentist. I know that's probably not what you want to hear, but if it is not fixed then it will eventually turn into something worse such as an extraction! You don't want to lose your tooth because of that. It will also be much more costly down the road. I really don't think there is a way to get rid of a toothache anyway. I guess you could try ibuprofen, but that may not help either. If you can manage to scrap together enough money to get the cavity filled you will be much better off.