i have an impacted lower wisdom tooth which is pure agony tonight. its growing into my cheek area. nothing takes the pain away and i have all night to go yet!
tablets dont work, bonjela doesnt and clove oil doesnt. help!!! what can i put on it or take tonight that will ease the pain and help me sleep.
2006-09-25 10:46:43 · 29 answers · asked by english_latina 1 in Health ➔ Dental
i am not going to give here any better answers than what you probably have read so far, but I guess I am going to give a list of possible TODO's to hit the night of the pain.
NO MATTER WHAT YOU MUST VISIT A DENTIST AS SOON AS YOU GET A CHANCE AND HAVE THOSE SUCKERS REMOVED.
1. take pain killers like Ibuprofen (dont take a overdose) to try and reduce the pain.and get some sleep.
2. apply franch oil and massage aroud the area where you have pain.
3. give hot watter pressing on the pain inflicted area.
4. If you can open your jaw brush your teeth and gargle prefarable once or twice with a mouthwash like Listerine.
5. if you have already had an episode of the pain be wise to get the antibiotic prescribed from the dentist and keep it with you in case of another episode before you have gotten a chance to have it extracted.
6. sleep with your head elevated on two pilows and sleep on the side opposite to your pain.
7. do not allow any saliva. to rinse the gums always spit it out and have a container close to your bed filled with water so you spit out in it.
8. drink water as often as you can if you are feeling thirsty.
GET TO YOUR DENTIST FIRST THING IN THE MORNING EVEN IF THE PAIN HAS SUBSIDED :)
2006-09-28 15:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by abi910 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. Is the tooth infected or have pus coming out of it? If this is the case then try putting hot water on a piece of kitchen paper or gauze and place it over the tooth to draw out any pus.
The best painkiller for toothache is ibuprofen and co-codamol, you can either take these seperately or together.
Another thing which is very good is anbesol liquid, you will get it at your chemist, its the same idea as bonjela but a lot stronger.
2006-09-25 22:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to using the pain medication of your choice, try cold compresses. Sleep on an extra pillow to elevate your head. Sleep on the side that does NOT have a toothache. If that doesn't work, you can move to a recliner or the sofa so you can keep your head really elevated. This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain. This might help you make it through the night until you can see a dentist.
2006-09-25 13:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get those infected teeth out very soon. An infection in the mouth can be dangerous you can get meningitis and be at risk for stroke or heart attack. That is because the infection can spread. Try switching to another place that can get you seen immediately. or Try talking with the clinic and tell them it is really infected. Make sure you don't get a fever that is not a good sign. Use ice to bring the swelling down and that may help with the pain as well. Use your jaw bra, if you don't have one get 2 sandwich baggies and fill them with ice and cover them with a rag so you don't get frost bite. Take ibuprofen (advil) that helps with the swelling more than tylenol would. Wash your mouth out with warm salt water after every time you eat and also when you wake up and before you go to bed.
2016-03-27 09:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aghh, i feel for you there is nothing worse than a tooth ache. I am suprised clove oil hasnt helped, however it only helps for a short while.I would say see your dentist in the morning, if possible. Try to sleep with a hot water bottle tonight, although they say dont becouse sometimes this makes the problem worse, but it will help in the meantime until you see your dentist. Good Luck, poor you, xx
2006-09-25 10:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by paula25catt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rotate ibuprofen every 2-3 hrs with extra strength Tylenol (Tylenol pm at night).....but make sure you aren't allergic to any of these over the counter pain meds first. Salt water rinses work well too. Topical numbing meds like oragel can give relief too. Then get into that dentists office tomorrow asap so they can send you to an oral surgeon.
2006-09-25 14:07:54 · answer #6 · answered by sweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the dentist for god's sake. The hour or so of pain to get the dam thing pulled is better than the agony you're going through now!! Been there - on 4 occasions!!
2006-09-25 11:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by helen p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being going through it on and off for months. Too scared of dentist to get it out! Gargle salt and water. The pain is caused by gunk stuck under the wobbly gum bit. Something like an antihistamine to make you sleepy and a hot water bottle to lie on will get you through tonight. And get painkillers from doctor tomorrow to get you through.
2006-09-25 10:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by gillybean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try packing it out with cotton wool soaked in freezing water, really make your cheek stand away from the tooth...you will look a bit like a hamster tonight but it'll stop it pressing and the cold will soothe the pain....hope you get better :)
2006-09-25 10:57:45 · answer #9 · answered by pink_fluffy_mushroom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I had an impacted tooth, it was pre heck!! I used to use a heating pad, on medium, and 2 IBProphen to reduce swelling. I also called my Dr, and asked him to call in something for more severe pain.
If that doesnt work, try some nyquil, it will put you to sleep fassttt. Good luck!
2006-09-25 10:52:28 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋