Tag: toothache

Whiskey for a Toothache: Why It’s a Bad Idea, Not a Remedy Let’s be blunt: using whiskey for a toothache is a bad idea. It’s an old wives’ tale that offers superficial, temporary ‘relief’ at best, and can actively worsen the underlying problem. The notion that a swig or a compress of whiskey will cure […]

You’re reading this because you’ve got that dull, persistent ache that’s making you desperate, and your mind is probably drifting to the liquor cabinet. Maybe you’ve even considered an old wives’ tale about a whiskey rinse. While a swig of whiskey might offer a fleeting, localized numbing sensation, it is absolutely not a solution for […]