For some reason it throbs while I sleep. When I bite into something first thing in the morning the tooth feels sore at the root. Like the feeling that one would have if they were punched in the tooth. It is not loose. Throughout the daytime it feels better. Could this possibly be a cavity or a deep gum problem? How long should I wait before I get it checked out. I do not have insurance and I am poor. So I am cautious here. I have noticed this nighttime throbbing for about three nights now.
2006-08-01 03:45:08 · 33 answers · asked by cannonball 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Could be the beginning of an abscess. You should go to the Dentist ASAP. When it turns in to an abscess, it will hurt so bad that you can't think straight.
2006-08-01 03:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public aid Sucks and if you go to their Dr. they will pull it, so I would go to a dentist and ask about a payment plan, because it sounds like you need a root canal and a filing could cost as much as 800 or more depending on where you live.
If you do nothing you will most likely end up at emergency with a worse problem and with 3 or more visits to a dentist which would cost quite a bit more. You do the math. If it were me and I couldn't afford it I would get it pulled and after I had some money in the future I could get it replaced, but check out all resources first.. No one wants a hole in the face.
2006-08-01 03:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by rc5500 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that was my problem 2 weeks ago.. My third molar tooth on the upper left started to get hurt. I ignored it but it became worse as time went by. It became painful that I couldn't eat well because everytime I chewed, it was even more painful. I consulteed a dentist and told me that the problem was with my gum because as time went by, I could feel the pain from one part of my mouth to another until the said tooth became loose. The only way to get rid of it and for the gum problem not to be felt continouosly is to get rid of the tooth. It was sad... Better have it extracted especially if it gets loose because the gumproblem might affect the other teeth and create the same problem...
Or that could be gingivitis...Research on it....
You'd rather consult a dentist for this...
2006-08-01 04:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be serveral problems, to start with the less threatening ones, you could just be clenching your jaw to hard, and to often, sometimes this will cause that discomfort, or you could have sinus problems, often times it effects your front teeth...sometimes my front teeth hurt from my sinuses something terrible..sinus medication should help with that. you could also have a cavity, or gum disease, or an abcessed tooth, if it is only really bothering you in the morning and at night, it's probably sinuses..it gets worse when you lay down. after you check the easier ones and it doesn't feel better, get yourself to a dentist..the least they can do is check you out and tell you what the problem is, just a single visit doesn't cost much and can often be payed over time.
2006-08-01 07:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by MyDreams2Be 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
I understand your position but you must go to a dentist. An xray should help find out what the problem is. But in the meantime, try to be gentle to your teeth. If you like, you can wait for a day or so to see if the pain subsides. If you think its the same, visit a dentist right away.
Also before you go, check out some dental plans that can help you for some time.
2006-08-01 03:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a dentist, nor do I play one on TV. Your health is extremely important; spend the money to see a dentist. If there is a problem with the tooth, catching it sooner, rather than later, can save you a lot of money. Having a cavity filled is a heck of a lot cheaper than having to have a cap made for the tooth or a bridge if the tooth is not salvageable.
2006-08-01 03:49:17 · answer #6 · answered by Garth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being poor or not, I would call around to all the dentists and see if they will take payments, as you NEED to get this looked at right away!
If you need any type of surgery, or tooth extraction, then you need it now! Also, you may have an infection in your "root", so that can be cured with antibiotics...
What ever you do, do it quick, or you may have more problems then you are prepared for and may lose more teeth and possibly gum disease.
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-08-01 03:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly you grind your teeth at night. The fact that it's getting better as the day goes on seems to indicate that it's not a serious problem--but this is what dentists are for. I know it's tough without insurance, but there are dental clinics around that don't charge too much. If this is a problem, better to catch it now before it turns into something expensive!
2006-08-01 03:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a little research. I have a friend in MA that used to get his work done once a year when they had a free clinic. You may be able to find something like that. At a minimum, you should spring for the cleaning and have someone give a cursory glance - its the preventive maintenance that means the most.
2006-08-01 03:49:46 · answer #9 · answered by kpizura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be serious..i also have a tooth problem on one of my side molars..a filling popped out about 1yr ago from eating a frozen skittle!past 4 months..daily pain,i have no insurance..but did end up going for checkup...and of course.need a root canal.very painful at base of gum and tooth throbs...i use benzocaine oragel as temporary relief.i still have yet to go get it done.
2006-08-01 03:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋