For toothache
- Cool, do not warm: Cold packs can ease symptoms; heat and hot-water bottles can worsen inflammation.
- Ibuprofen rather than aspirin: If ibuprofen is suitable for you, it may provide relief; acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) can increase bleeding and complicate later treatment.
- Elevate your head: This can reduce pressure in inflamed tissue, especially at night.