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Also I've heard sucking on whole cloves will numb a toothache. I've never tried it myself so I have no personal experience with it.

Orajel won't do anything. Tylenol and advil barely help


I'm eating an icecream cone and I got a 26er of whiskey. I am in so much pain. :(

The dentist’s office should be able to give you some advice over the phone for until you come in. They’re usually happy to help if you ask.

Wet a washcloth and microwave it for 30 secs. A small rice/bean bag (a small version of the type that goes over the shoulders) works even better, holds the heat longer.

I can sympathize. I have horrible teeth too, have had many root canals and several teeth pulled over my life, with dental visits ranging from horrifying to acceptable. And then I had dental surgery to remove a cyst from my teeth roots and sinus cavity a few months ago. Since then, my teeth flare up something horrible every few weeks, the heat is what works best for me. Plus a lot of Ibuprofen and nasal decongestant.

Distractions are great too. Go do something. Not take a walk or a drive, too much empty time to think about the pain. Go clean out a closet. Reorganize your collection of whatevers. Clean your tack. Make a detailed spreadsheet of your breedings for the rest of the year. :)