my tooof hurts!!!

Okay, so...Ive had problem teeth for...well...a good long while. The pain comes and goes...and last year had gotten MARKEDLY more intense, to the point where I was in emerg, TWICE! Of course all they can do is give you pain killer and send you on your way. I had no coverage, so I couldnt afford anything. Instead, I developed a love affair with Liquid Advil. She and I had a torrent affair. Anyway, in the summer I went to the dentist to see what all needs done, it was getting just too much to bear. Theres a list a mile long. I was feeling better. No pain. Outta sight, outta mind. DUMB. So now, most immediately on my list...I have a brutal absess that is causing me the most intense pain Ive ever experienced. To put that in perspective, Ive broken bones, and had major surgery. Thats a cakewalk compared to this. So, moms, empathize. Send me cyber hugs. Husbands, I really want a good hard punch in the mouth...but if you cant knock the tooth out, forget it. Anyway, other than that, Im stoked about Christmas and family and New Years and all that jazz. Love to you all. Pray for my poor tooth. And the agony Im in.