Wow, you really know a lot about this.  Thanks for the tips.  I have heard of
pinching the web of your skin before, but forgot all about it when I needed
it.

In a message dated 11/06/2000 8:20:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Betty,
>  I have more than my share of toothaches!  I sympathize.  Here are a couple
>  of things that might help: 1.  Rub ice between your palms-- won't last long
>  2-5 minutes.  2.  Pinch the"web" or the skin between your thumb and index
>  finger for it is a pressure point.  I have had no luck with this one but my
>  two friends, nurses, say this works. 3. My old dentist once told me to put
>  an aspirin on the gum next to the tooth that hurts. 4. Make some very stong
>  tea but save the bag for use after you drink the tea.  Then hold the teabag
>  next to the culprit.  Hope one of these work.
>


Betty
aut viam inveniam aut faciam
"I will either find a way or make one."