Abstract: A method of reducing tooth-associated pain includes at least shaping plug product into a shape, identifying a source of tooth-associated pain, and engaging the shaped plug product directly with the source of tooth-associated pain. Some implementations include at least shaping a plug product that is at least partly composed of gum base. Some particular implementations include at least shaping a plug product that is completely composed of gum base. Some other particular implementations include at least shaping a plug product that includes one or more numbing agents. Some alternative implementations, include at least shaping a plug product that is at least partly composed of beeswax. A plug product for reducing tooth-associated pain includes a mixture that includes at least one or more numbing agents, at least one of beeswax or gum base and at least one of stevia, corn starch, glycerin, citric acid, or corn syrup.