My girlfriend has really bad toothache and is taking anadin until the dentist can fit her in, but is there anything better for the pain, maybe a gel or something? If you have any ideas please can you also let me know where it is available, thanx.
Caution her before she uses oil of cloves however - it's the most rancid tasting stuff in the universe and she should really try not to swallow any - make sure she has a spit bowl available. It does really work though!
Clove oil is really good so i have heard: but there is a gel called gengi gel you can buy it as a mouth wash of a gel cost about �7 mouth wash and �4 gel, really works. from BOOTS
or what i was advised to do was rub a soluble asprin on the effected area (make sure you can take asprin)
Oil of cloves is excellent - if used sparingly. However, if it is an abcess, which can be bloody agony - see your GP or NHS walk in centre & get some antibiotics - they'll work in about 24/48 hours
Best thing is a tot of whisky. Always works for me!! Just take a mouthful and hold it in the mouth over the offending tooth. It will go all 'pins and needles' after 5 -10 mins, then spit it out (if,like me, you don't like whisky), otherwise, swallow it!!
Ambusol from the chemist is great and it doesn't make the skin in your mouth peel away. Have been advised to use this by chemists themselves, as they have concerns about using clove oil for extended periods.