it was an abscess that started it,,i have a cap ! not even a real tooth,but its the nerve throbbing.but i admit its feeling better thanks to solpadol..i have my check up next week anyway,so will try and hang on,damm my greedy eyes for scoffing popcorn ! i keep brushing my teeth in case i got a wee bit corn rammed in my gum,,daft beatch that i am !