I think I have an absessed tooth, what should I do?

Question

I know I have to go to the dentist, but they scheduled me for july 5th, and I got a headache because of it. What can I do for now? Should I take tylenol or any other medicine?

Answer 1

Be brave and call the dentist.

In the meantime take Advil to help with pain and inflammation.

Answer 2

Call the dentists office and tell them you are in pain. Most dentist's offices have an emergency number you can call. If you have an abscess you will need an antibiotic and some Tylenol... or what the dentist tells you to take. A receptionist at a dentists office who schedules appointments doesn't always understand the urgency. Make sure he/she knows you are in pain. If the appt. isn't moved to Monday at the latest... find another dentist.

Answer 3

Go to another dentist. This is a true emergency if there is swelling and pain. If it is just a sore tooth, it probably isnt an absessed tooth. Your dentist should have been able to see you the same day.
Until then try Ibuprofen because that is an antiinflammatory and pain reliever.

Answer 4

If you think it is absessed I would call another dentist and see if you could be seen sooner.

Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water is an old standby for a toothache. Can't hurt to try it...In my experience OTC painkillers like Tylenol don't help much with a severe toothache but you could try using whichever one you like best.

Some people put clove oil on a Qtip and then apply to the painful tooth (If you try this be sure you are not allergic to it first and before using anything new!) this supposedly can help deaden the pain.

I'd really suggest calling another dentist....

Alley

Answer 5

If the pain is unbearable, go to the ER. I had to do that last summer. The ER has a dental room and dentists on call. The dentist came in, did x-rays and examined the tooth. Gave me an antibiotic and pain medication. Kept me going till I could see my dentist.

Answer 6

call the dentist. see if he can look at it quick. If it is absessed you will need to take an penicilin before the dentist can work on it. better to get the medicine now and be ready on the 5th

Answer 7

In medieval times,folks combined egg yolk and honey and rubbed it on the outside of there jaw.This is said to draw the pain out of you'r mouth.

In Africa,they use the juice of the aloe vera plant.Break off a leaf and remove the fleshy skin inside. Rub it over the painfull area and it is suppose to take the pain away.Repeat when the pain comes back.

The English used clove oil into thier gums to stop the pain.It is high in eugonal,which studies show is a potent pain reliver.Doctors still use it today as a topical anesthetic.

To keep cavities from forming in the first place is to eat cheese after every meal.It keeps bacteria from forming.

Answer 8

You need to get in to see your dentist as soon as possible. If the tooth is abcessed you will need to be put on antibiotics for at least a week before it can be pulled so when you call the dentist tell them that it is an emergency.

Answer 9

Call the dental office back and tell them things have gotten worse and you have a tooth pain, swelling and a true dental emergency. If they can not get you in before then call another Dentist.

You may be able to get in within 24 hours and save on your dental bill with a discount dental plan.

Answer 10

Call the dentist back and tell them the tooth is absessed and ask if they could call you in some medicine to your pharmacy.

Answer 11

take Tylenol or Motrin, whatever works better for you. Don't let the pain get too bad. But 5th of July is way too far away! You can get serious infection or even die if this gets into you bloodstreem.