<human>: one of my teeth has unbearable pain bringing me to the point of tears... the only thing that makes it not hurt is cold cold temperatures.. I have taken up to 6 advil at a time and even took an old hydro-codine pill left over from an old prescription... nothing will stop this pain but cold. what is this
<bot>: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The severe pain you are describing is because of the tooth infection (acute apical periodontitis). Nothing to be panic, Consult an oral physician and get the tooth treated with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Get a radiograph done to see the extent of the infection and suitability of the tooth for the treatment. If I am your treating doctor, I would have prescribed, a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500 mg and metronidazole 400 mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Along with antibiotics, you can an analgesics like diclofenac 50 mg BID for 5 days. But these medicines will provide a temporary relief. Once you complete the course, try to get the tooth treated as early as possible. I hope my answer will help you, take care.