>... kind of like how people use painkillers to forget about their toothache instead of going to a dentist. I used to use whiskey for this when the pain became

>... kind of like how people use painkillers to forget about their toothache instead of going to a dentist. I used to use whiskey for this when the pain became unbearable. Would take half a shot, then invert and tilt my head, letting it sit for a minute on one side of my upper jaw. Sometimes I'd spit if there was a lot of blood. Did the trick though, was usually enough relief to get me through until the toothache went away. For a time I probably had more alcohol intake from that then I did actually drinking, despite it being a seldom occurrence. Note: I say this being fully aware of how dangerous some types of untreated toothaches can be, so if you can afford care, get it. It might save your life.