Replied By Paul (Stamford, Ct) on 05/13/2010
I had a toothache caused by a filling that came out. At first it didn't hurt, but I must have gotten food stuck and it really started to hurt... a dull throbbing pain. After reading about the garlic remedy, I cut a clove and put it between my gum and cheek. It was painful at first, but eventually (5 minutes or so...) the pain went away... only issue now is my right cheek is swollen... the area between my nose and my cheek is very puffy and has been for about 12 hours now. it doesn't hurt, but not sure what happened???Replied By Shun (Memphis,tn) on 08/27/2013
Can you use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic for a tooth abcess?Replied By Jessie (Riverdale, Md) on 08/27/2013
It wouldn't hurt to try. Fresh is generally strong, but powdered is good, too. Try charcoal powder and clover powder, too. (Clove is good for pain.)