At first I thought it was just another tooth in need of a root canal. Though, that still may be the case, I have an extreme pressure sensation - it feels like the tooth is being forced out of my gums in an upward motion. The pain started Wednesday evening and is now worse than ever. I haven't slept in 4 days. I called virtually every dentist and emergency clinic in and around Seattle, only to find out everyone is on break until Tuesday. I went to my regular doctor and got a Rx for Vicodin and Amoxicillin. I am currently taking 1000mg of Vicodin, wait 2 hours then 650mg of Aspirin, wait another 2 hours then another 1000mg Vicodin, so on and so forth. I apply maximum strength Orajel every 45min. THE PAIN WILL NOT SUBSIDE. I am 23 yrs old, no insurance, and after reading other answers here, pulling the tooth myself does not seem wise. With no insurance, the ER costs might be more unbearable than the pain. Can anyone help me so I can get to sleep and wait for my dentist appt Tuesday?
2006-12-31
09:00:06
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