A sharp, throbbing ache sweeps through your mouth, as the pain from your toothache reaches unbearable levels. You’ve tried gargling with salt water, have applied a cold compress, and even brewed yourself some peppermint tea, yet despite this and the over-the-counter painkillers you took an hour ago, the twinging remains. If your painkillers aren’t working for your toothache, you may be wondering if you’ve even taken the strongest toothache medicine available, and if you have, what you’re supposed to do about the pain. Let’s jump in and look at the advice directly from dentists on the reasons for toothaches, potential complications, available medicines, and what to do next.
