breedmitch, you’re correct. you should NEVER MIX TYLENOL (generic name acetaminophen) ALCOHOL. they are both processed in the liver. this can send you to the emergency room. i promise, you’ll be in a lot more pain than you were from your teeth.
personally, i’ve never found topical remedies like orajel to help me that much. advil (generic name ibuprofen) always helps my toothaches. my mom is a dentist, and thats what she always gave me.
As to the fact that you said you already took tylenol, if you took one 650 mg caplet, it should leave your system in 4 hours, if you took 2, then 6–8. the tylenol should help. it could take up to an hour to start working. I see you wrote your question an hour ago, so hopefully you’ve found some relief by now.
Best of luck with you gum pain. I’ve gotten some harsh cleanings from my own mother. I’m with you buddy.