Saturday, August 8, 2009

What should I do for a really bad tooth ache?

Please offer some advice. I feel very ill. My dentist will not be back until Thursday, and he been out for two weeks. I been in so much pain. Thank you in advance.
Answer:
I would say that you should go to the hospital or to another dentist ASAP. If your tooth or gum is infected that is not a good thing for you body. The infection can spread and rage through your body getting you really sick. The dentist usually will prescribe penicillin or some other antibiotic for you at first. They will not even work on you tooth until you are finished the pills. They will also prescribe a painkiller stronger than something over the counter like a Tylenol with codeine. Not trying to scare you but get to a Dr. asap. i should know! I'm going to be one :)
I would try Tylenol and Motrin or Advil. Also, try Orajel or Anbesol. Those are some "quick fixes" until you can get the bigger problem fixed.
my dad always used cloves for his toothaches. It seemed to work for him.
try another dentist. ask a friend for a recommendation. you shouldn't wait that long to have it looked at.
Your Doctor should have someone covering for him. Ambesol will help. Also tray mouthwash with Listerine.
take ice water ..but mak sur u don get fever
You can go to another dentist that is in your location or in your insurance policy provider or you can use tylenol and orgel.. Sears takes walkins also, that is if you have one nearby.
hi maria .nothing worse than a tooth ache try rubbing cloves on your gums take a couple of panadole and and a warm flannel or hot water bottle on your face...good luck
If your dentist is away and doesn't have anyone covering for him in his absence, get off the computer and go to the emergency room! Sounds like you need antibiotics asap...By the time your dentist returns, your infection should be under control and he/she should be able to evaluate the tooth and recommend/perform treatment.Good luck!
Press an ice pack to your face, and/or use a pain reliever like ibuprofen or naproxin. I, personally, have no luck with OTC oral anesthetics like Orajel; they tend to wear off extremely quickly when I use them.
you have to go to another doctor, or live with the pain...go to another doctor!
Go to walgreens or rite aid and get some orajel for adults and put it on the end of a toothpick and place it directly on the pain.
Been, there, done, that.

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