Thanks. Ice does help. I also have a numbing gel meant for toothaches, and it helps a little. The pain is really deep. I think it's hitting a lot of nerves. It really hurts and seems to feel worse as days past, rather than better. I may go in if it persists. Mouth wounds are suppose to heal fast but this is going in the opposite direction. I burned it on microwaved meatloaf. Never again.