Private Hospital Doctor; Public Hospital Doctor; You have a toothache. You should take Ibuprofen, Advil, naproxen, cold compresses to reduce inflammation along with anti-inflammatories. Rest for about 5 days and come back to see how you are doing; it also cuts down on things that are very cold and hard. You have a toothache. You should go home, take Ibuprofen, rinse with salt and water. So tomorrow you can go back to work tomorrow.