I can't do anything about the pain, but the itch is easy! Go get some tooth ache remedy and rub it on the itchy spots! It is up to 1/5 benzocaine- it's the stuff a lot of dentists use to numb your gum before they poke you. It's a great little topical anesthetic. I always grab a few tubes when I see it at the Dollar store. It's good for insect bites, too. Sunburn pain killers are often benzocaine as a spray or cream, so they will work too, but toothache remedy has the highest concentration.- Granny:hippy: