the top back one,the one they put a stich in is driveing me crazy it hurts and i cant tell if the swelling went down and i feel the stich? or both? is that a sign that its healing? it feels big? but im scared to touch my toung to it : { i was taking viacodin for the pain but wow i woke up throwing up! i go back to the dentist on thurday but im worried that it might? be infected? becouse of the pain and the swelling? hmm any dentist in the house lol
2006-08-27 15:59:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
do take meds for the infection part tho im not sure of the name?
2006-08-27 16:00:39 · update #1
yea it was an infected widom tooth top and bottom i let it go for years till it was nothing but a broken tooth that caused me pain daily!!!!!! grrr i have been doing salt water maybe i will do it more than once a day thanks : ]
2006-08-27 16:07:48 · update #2
Do Not RINSE!!! You could of caused a dry socket, they are very painful an very rare if you get one from a upper tooth that's been extracted. Continue antibiotics, as for pain just try Tylenol and call the dentist so he can check the sight. You need to eat before the meds taking vicodin on an empty stomache will cause you to vomit.
2006-08-28 01:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my wisdom teeth out recently and there was some addition swelling during the healing process. If you can stand the pain, I suggest waiting til your Thursday appointment. You can also call the office and ask if they can give you something else for the pain since the the viacodin makes you sick.
I took an advil knock off brand for my pain, but I'm not a doctor so I don't want to give you advice on specific meds.
2006-08-27 23:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by maskedlioness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain is probably caused by swelling (and all the dentists pushing and pulling) if you haven't been taking Advil (or Motrin) you should it will help with the swelling also ice on the outside of your mouth will help. Eat cold things like frappes, Popsicles, ice cream, stay away from acidic things like tomatoes and orange juice it will sting. I would call the doctor tomorrow morning to tell them what is going on they may want to see you to make sure everything is OK. I hope this helps, good luck.
2006-08-27 23:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by melebop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about the back wisdom tooth? Cause when I had mine removed it hurt like heck!!! but salt water did the trick for a bit... I lived with the pain of all of mine taken out at once and the pain lasted 2 weeks... :(
2006-08-27 23:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by laydlo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call your dentist first thing in the morning. Infection in the head is a very serious affair. Don't settle for talking to the receptionist. Talk to the dentist. He will probably want you to come in.......I'd worry if the dentist doesn't want you to come in.
2006-08-27 23:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by specialcounsel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the medication with some soft food and do your best to keep it down. and have a trash-can or something near by just in case. and see your dentist A.S.A.P.( I'm not a dentist )
2006-08-27 23:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had my wisdom teeth pulled about 3 years ago, i had one stitch that drove me insane until i finally just pulled it out lol
but as long as ur doing what the dentist says it should b ok
2006-08-27 23:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by fuzzycakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chill out it will be OK. time is the best med for your problem. Go back and let the Doctor check it, But sounds good to me.
2006-08-27 23:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by bittywrap 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋