question: i have a abcessed tooth that is causing me  major pain. The only thing that helps is cold water. However if I stop using cold water for even 30 seconds i am in excruciating pain. The dentist today identified i have a dead tooth and prescribed me t3s and an antibiotic. The pain however seems to have localized to a specific tooth now that was not the one identified as dead. What can I do to get some relief to be able to sleep?