Italians live by the rule of 15: 1  Use coffee beans within 15 days of roasting. 2  Use ground coffee within 15 minutes of grinding. 3  Drink coffee within 15 seconds of brewing.
The good news is that teeth (and bones) are able to heal themselves in a process called remineralization. Basically, specialized cells in the center of the tooth are able to regenerate dentin, the layer of tooth just under the enamel, and the enamel can then properly remineralize from the outside.
While you wait to have the teeth removed, you can take steps to reduce pain and swelling. 1  Put an ice pack on your cheek for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. 2  Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water every 2 to 3 hours. 3  Try an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or naproxen.