### Managing Toothache Pain at Home for a Broken Tooth A broken tooth can be painful and needs to be treated by a dentist to avoid further damage. However, there are some steps you can take at home to manage the pain temporarily: 1. **Rinse Your Mouth:** Gently rinse your mouth with warm water, saline water, or a mixture of equal parts water and hydrogen peroxide to clear debris and avoid infection. Do not swish too hard. 2. **Apply Ice:** If your face is swelling, apply ice in 15-minute intervals. Cover ice cubes or a cold pack with a towel and hold it to the swollen area. 3. **Reduce Bleeding:** Place clean gauze inside the mouth near the affected area to reduce bleeding. Replace the gauze when it fills with blood. 4. **Avoid Certain Foods:** Avoid foods that are too hot, cold, or hard. Instead, eat soft, nutritious foods like smoothies, roasted vegetables, and soup. Chew on the side of your mouth away from the broken tooth. 5. **Pain Relief:** Follow label directions or a doctor's advice to ease pain and swelling with anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen or naproxen. Acetaminophen can also be used for pain relief. Do not apply pain medication directly to your gums. 6. **Temporary Tooth Fillings:** If the broken tooth has a sharp edge, you can use temporary tooth fillings from the pharmacy to soften the edge. Brands like Temptooth, DenTek, and Dentemp offer repair kits. Remember, these are temporary solutions. If your tooth has been broken due to extreme trauma or injury, seek immediate medical attention. Always consult a dentist to properly fix a broken tooth and prevent complications like infection or nerve damage.