Problem: Article: If your teeth are giving you issues, you can use numbing gels on your gums. These gels, which contain benzocaine, should be applied directly to your gums to help numb your toothache. Don't swallow the gel if possible, but spit the excess out instead. 10% lidocaine spray is another option, but be careful not to spay it down your throat when you apply. Make sure you follow the instructions on the tube to know how much to apply and how often. When you tooth aches, you can take over-the-counter pain medication to help. These medications include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and naproxen (Aleve). Make sure to follow the instructions for dosage on the label. If you are in a lot of pain, be careful not to overuse either the gels or pain medications. Using too much gel with benzocaine can cause a rare but serious issue called methemoglobinemia, which is a deadly illness in which the oxygen levels your blood can carry are decreased. Too many pain medications can also cause other problems, such as stomach issues and ulcers. Never use benzocaine on anyone under two years of age.
Summary: Use numbing gels. Try over-the-counter pain medication. Avoid overusing medications.

Problem: Article: You can chill a large glass in the fridge for a few minutes. Then, add the whiskey, kahlua, and lactart to the glass. Stir them together so they're completely combined. Slowly add your scoops of ice cream one at a time. Gingerly release them into the glass to avoid causing your coffee mixture to splatter. Once the ice cream is added, pour your soda over the top of the mixture. The type of soda you add is up to you. Add enough soda that a tall and foamy head forms at the top of the glass.
Summary: Pour the whiskey, kahlua, and lactart into a chilled glass. Add the ice cream. Pour soda over your mixture.

Problem: Article: Pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) can offer some relief from the discomfort of braces. Take a dose of acetaminophen (usually two tablets) every four hours. Follow the instructions on the label to ensure proper dosage. You can also take ibuprofen (Advil) instead of Tylenol, although some dentists and orthodontists discourage ibuprofen because it can slow down the process of your teeth moving. At the very least, do not take both kinds of medication choose one! There are a number of over-the-counter medications available that can numb mouth discomfort that you are experiencing. These are typically anesthetic, meaning that they numb the pain for a few hours, and they come in mouthwashes, rinses and gels. Products such as Orajel and Colgate Orabase can provide some relief. Follow the instructions on the package for proper application. Some people experience allergies when using these products, so you should be sure to consult the instructions before proceeding. Salt water will soothe your mouth and treat any sores that may have developed because of the braces rubbing against your cheeks. To make a salt water rinse, put a teaspoon of table salt into a glass of warm water. Stir to dissolve all of the salt. Put a mouthful of this mixture into your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. Spit it out in the sink. Repeat several times a day, particularly in the first few days and whenever you are feeling more pain than normal. Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic and can reduce inflammation that irritates your mouth. Mix one part water with one part 3% hydrogen peroxide in a glass. Put a mouthful of this mixture in your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. Spit it out in the sink. Repeat a few times a day. There are hydrogen peroxide-based products available at grocery and drug stores that are geared toward treating mouth sores and offering relief, such as Colgate Peroxyl Mouthwash. The taste of hydrogen peroxide might be off-putting to some people, as is the foam that will inevitably generate from swishing it in your mouth. Orthodontic or dental wax is used as a barrier between your braces and the inside of your mouth. It is readily available at drug stores; your orthodontist may have given you some when you got your braces. To apply the wax, break off a small piece of wax and roll it into a little ball about the size of a pea. This will also warm up the wax and make it easier to apply. Use a piece of tissue to dry the area of your braces where you would like to apply the wax, and press it directly onto the wire or bracket. Repeat as often as necessary. These mini rubber bands are hooked around your braces, helping to align your braces and jaw in a certain way. They can help in reducing the amount of time needed to straighten your teeth, so wearing them is definitely to your benefit. Your orthodontist will likely instruct you to wear them as much as possible except when eating or brushing, and to replace them frequently. These rubber bands can often cause discomfort, especially in the first few days after you got your braces. But they can cause more discomfort if you are not used to wearing them. If you only wear them a couple of hours per day or a few times a week, you will experience more discomfort than if you wear them all the time.
Summary: Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Use a topical anesthetic to numb the pain. Rinse your mouth with salt water. Rinse your mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide. Apply orthodontic wax to your mouth. Wear the rubber bands that came with your braces.

Problem: Article: If a food film survived the dishwasher, give it a thorough hand scrub. Use plenty of soap and hot water. Most likely, this film is a protein that has set onto the glass. If necessary, try again with a spot of dishwasher detergent instead of dish soap. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands from irritation. Eggs, meat, and dairy products are common, protein-rich foods. The high heat of the dishwasher can cause their proteins to set onto the dishes. To avoid this, rinse off most of the food residue before you load the dishwasher. If a deep or round glass often ends up with food film at the base, the dishwasher spray may not reach it. Wash these glasses by hand. A "rinse aid" product added to your dishwashing cycle will help the water roll off your dishes instead of beading up. Try this if your dishwasher fails to remove all the food gunk.
Summary:
Wash the glass by hand. Scrub again with dishwasher detergent. Rinse off protein-rich food in future. Use a rinse aid.