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[Ninetales]

Ok, I'm literally less than 48 hours from giving birth and suddenly I've developed a horrible toothache.  There's no way I'll be able to get into a dentist beforehand, everything is closed, and I don't see my doctor until 2 tomorrow.  Is there anything you guys know of I can do to alleviate it?  So far Tylenol keeps it at bay but I don't want to keep popping pills.

[pennywhistle]

Yikes - that sucks!  I'm sorry, I have no advice since I've never had a bad toothache, but I know that icy water can sometimes help?  Not sure if that's strong enough for you.

[iixivboots]

I've heard a clove or clove oil?

[sallyrae17]

I second the clove oil. You can also bite down on a clove of garlic or whole clove. Also, try icing it on the outside or using a heating pad. Whichever one works best. I'm sorry you have to deal with this right now!

[Ninetales]

I'll have to try the clove oil.  I can't use ice because that will aggravate it.