Your head pounds, your gums throb, and your mouth is sore and tender. You’ve got a toothache. See your dentist ASAP. In the meantime, use these home remedies to get short-term relief.Saltwater RinseUntil you can get to the dentist, one of the best things you can do is swish warm, salty water around in your mouth. A good mix is 1/2 teaspoon table salt to 8 ounces of water. Spit it out, don’t swallow it.
You can also gently floss around the sore tooth to remove any bits of food that may be stuck.Dentists suggest acetaminophen for children. For adults, take your pick of over-the-counter medicines,
like ibuprofen. If you choose aspirin, swallow it — don’t put it right on the tooth or your gums! That folk remedy doesn’t work and might harm the inside of your mouth.
If your face is swollen, put an ice pack on your cheek. It may help ease the pain, especially if you’ve chipped your chopper or knocked it loose. Swelling could also mean you have an abscess,,,
