Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label
Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek
Use a clove oil dab on the sore area
Avoid very hot, cold, sweet, or hard foods
Keep your head elevated
Brush and floss gently around the painful tooth
Use a numbing oral gel if appropriate
See a dentist as soon as possible
Get urgent care if you have swelling, fever, trouble swallowing, or trouble breathing