If you want to save the tooth, this is what to do. Get a garlic clove, press the clove over a glass and put crushed clove in glass, add 4 ounces of water, let sit 10 mins. Then take small mouthfulls and swish around affected area. Keep doing this till water is gone, then do 4 more ounces of water in same cup with the garlic already in it. When the water is gone. Then eat the garlic tha has been soaking. Within 5 mins of swishing you will start to feel better, I guarantee it!