Recently i noticed a mild toothache. my dentist can’t see me for a couple of weeks. once in a while the pain becomes close to unbearable. would a little whiskey numb the pain?
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#1 by pdman197 on February 6, 2010 - 3:16 pm
oil of clove will work better
#2 by emanon on February 6, 2010 - 8:07 pm
It must have helped eased the mind some.. Because back in the olden days.. That’s all they offered you before pulling a tooth or sawing of a leg. Thank God for the invention of Novocaine.
Try some warm water and a bunch of salt.. That has helped my toothaches. Swish it between your teeth and spit out
#3 by PugMarya on February 6, 2010 - 11:41 pm
I think it could be a double edged sword. A couple of years ago I had a minor toothache and couldn’t get to a dentist so I drank a beer hoping it would go away if I were drunk or buzzed. Unfortunately, alcohol thins your blood and it made my toothache twice as bad. I’d suggest taking a couple extra strength Tylenol instead of drinking whiskey.
#4 by aylsm on February 7, 2010 - 3:06 am
hehe…if you have enough you won’t care!
#5 by Anonymous on February 7, 2010 - 7:34 am
not for long if that!!! ibuprofen will help reduce the inflammation.
#6 by Ñina on February 7, 2010 - 9:19 am
chew an asprin on that tooth or put a clove
#7 by judith r on February 7, 2010 - 11:25 am
probably not. your best bet is oil of cloves and a pain killer. besides, whiskey will probably get you arrested if you drive.
#8 by Dee_Dee on February 7, 2010 - 6:07 pm
I think you should find another dentist that can see you sooner, some take walk in patients. If you wait too long it could become abscessed and that is far worse. I hope you are out of pain soon.
#9 by hawaiian on February 7, 2010 - 10:22 pm
Actually, it would help. It’ll soothe the pain temporarily with the warmth.
#10 by Magpiesf on February 8, 2010 - 12:49 am
Not at all. It may well make the pain worse. Try using Sensodyne toothpaste and avoid hot and cold substances. Also avoid sweet foods and soft drinks.
Over-the-counter pain relievers (such as Panadol and Nurofen) may help if the pain becomes worse.