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Best Medications & Home Remedies for Tooth Pain Relief
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items Tooth pain is the ABSOLUTE WORST, and if you've ever had to deal with it, you know im not lying. This list covers the best OTC medications, numbing gels, and soothing home remedies I've used, and others use to manage tooth pain until they can see a d...
The most sold brand in America for numbing the affected area when you have tooth pain. For me personally, this works great unless you have severe tooth pain. Then you need the other numbing gel on this list.
Orajel Numbing Cream
The best anti-inflammatory medication for swelling and pain of any kind.
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Acetaminophen is a fantastic alternative for pain relief if you can't take ibuprofen.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
These are great for applying numbing to the affected area without having to use your fingers like you do with creams and gels.
DenTek Pain Relief Kit
Any salt will do, but there's no reason to get the Himalayan pink salt as it's more expensive and doesn't clean your mouth any better. What's important is the right ratio. 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 8 oz (1 cup) of warm water. Make sure it's dissolved. ...
Salt Water Rinse
A cold compress will help with the swelling and numb the nerve pain. I prefer the kind that has gel or beads in them so they can shape to your body rather than the typical solid brick ice pack.
Cold Compress
Peroxide is HIGHLY UNDERRATED imo. Dilute it with some water, swish it around, and you'll be all foamy and tingly clean in the mouth in no time. Works great for tooth pain from my experience!
Hydrogen Peroxide
Here it is. What you've been looking for. From EVERYTHING I've tried in all my years, nothing has compared to a liquid numbing product that has 20% Benzocaine. This is the absolute BEST you'll find OTC. Enjoy.
Anbesol Liquid Maximum Strength - Instant Pain Relief - 20% Benzocaine
Clove oil is amazing for tooth and gum pain, as well as many other types of pain! It's a natural remedy to help soothe pain in the mouth. Make sure to follow instructions clearly as a simple Google search will tell you that Clove Oil Overdose is a re...
Clove Essential Oil for Teeth & Gums
Some people cut (small pieces) of lidocaine patches and place them externally on the cheek to provide a numbing feeling to the affected area. I haven't tried this myself. However, it sounds like it could help!
Lidocaine Patches