As soon as possible see a dentist. There would be but little toothache if children were taken in time to a good dentist. This applies even to first teeth, for if first teeth are neglected, the second teeth are affected.
Treatment:
If the tooth feels long, with a throbbing pain, there is trouble with the nerve. Paint gum with iodine, being careful not to swallow any. For painting, use a small ball of cotton twisted or tied fast to the end of a toothpick. Never dip the used cotton back into the iodine.
If the tooth aches, look for a cavity, clean out the cavity with a toothpick.
Fill cavity with absorbent cotton wet with essence of peppermint or red pepper water or oil of cloves, and cover with dry cotton.
Splinters
Be careful not to break splinter; pull it out from direction in which it entered.
If no end appears above the skin, open the skin with a needle, but dip the needle into alcohol first to kill germs.
Every medicine closet should contain a splinter extractor or tweezers. They cost from five to ten cents.