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So, how long does a toothache last? Having a toothache can be a very painful ordeal for any individual. The pain ranges from mild to severe depending on the severity of the damage or the root cause of the pain. They are no precise time to tell when a toothache can last since it can come and go away within a few minutes and at times it can last for a very long time. Mostly, the pain tends to intensify during the night time, for this don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation to a dentist. Other time the pain may occur or intensify when drinking or eating a meal and this could be due to sudden rise or fall of temperature.
Breathing, moving, drinking, eating, all the basic needs of life can cause unbearable pain when a tooth starts to hurt. Here are some tips on how to relieve toothache until you can make an appointment with the dentist.
Call the dentist as soon as possible to make an appointment.
Dentists are exhausted like all doctors. Sometimes, when a major emergency occurs, they crowd people 
together, but it’s best to call the dentist right away. If there are problems with payment or insurance, calling and solving these problems helps to reduce the extra stress. It’s also good to know how long you have to endure toothache. A small countdown can go a long way.
Clean your mouth
This is probably the last thing anyone would want to do if they have a serious toothache, but it’s important to wash their mouths. First, rinse with warm water and, if possible, use a toothbrush or floss to remove food particles from the tooth. The food pieces may add additional acids that continue to irritate the tooth.
Do you take any medicine
It’s best to consult a family doctor or a dentist to ask how much medicine is appropriate. With a little luck, the pain will not be so severe that over-the-counter medications will not bring you the least benefit. There are some medications that can be applied topically in the infected area to numb the contact. These can bring some relief for a while. It should be noted that in a dental emergency, for example, if a tooth has been pulled out, any medication with aspirin should be avoided in the event of bleeding as it’s an anticoagulant and can prolong the bleeding.
