Still got a mega infection in my wisdom tooth, cant get to it with anything to touch it nor could the dentist.
got antibiotics, got a temperature now as well and my jaw and head and ear hurt now as well! help is my head going to fall off!
been taking penicilin and ibuprofen to reduce swelling and pain, not taken more than i should have. Only been drinking water and eating minimal as i cant open my mouth! if i have anything that has any taste it hurts like hell! any suggestions! cant go to dentist till i can open my mouth and doctor refuses to see me! great this NHS lark! help me before my head explodes!
2006-10-25 05:00:27 · 12 answers · asked by caroline17nov 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Tomorrow i'm going into hospital for operation on a dental abscess that wouldn't go away after multitudes of anti b's. Your dentist can only prescribe anti biotics of a medium strength. if they're not working within 48 hrs you need to see your GP for stronger ones. Go to your local hospital and sit it out til you see a Dr. if your GP won't see you ( which is mega crap). Don't leave it too long, can get very unwell due to infection. Good luck.
2006-10-25 05:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kate J 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should see improvement with antibiotics within 24 - 48 hours. For conditions that are contagious you are no longer contagious after 24 hours on antibiotics. However, in your case it sounds like you are taking the wrong antibiotic for your situation. I had a similar infection in a tooth and took 4 rounds of ampicillin before consulting an oral surgeon. He was appalled that I had not been given the right antibiotic for a dental infection. Considering your pain and the obvious need to ultimately have the tooth extracted I would suggest making an appointment with a surgeon, today to get that under control ASAP.
2006-10-25 12:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by Tulip 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe the pain is coming from the gum area of your tooth in which case you need something to treat that, your probably being given amoxicillin 250 they may even have tried 500mg, I think if it is in your gum you need an antibiotic called metranidazole.
You need to see a dentist, under the new NHS rules, any dentist should see you as an emergency within 24 hours.
2006-10-25 14:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by pixilated 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with salt water about 6 times a day. It'll hurt like hell but will help clear infection. Keep taking pain killers and antibiotics. They usually take 2 to 3 days to start kicking in. Make you sure take them after food to help with the digestion of them.
Get well soon
2006-10-25 12:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by tinyterrapin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had an abcess in my wisdom tooth a few weeks ago and the first lot of antibiotics didnt work at all :(
Went back to my dentist and he wrote me a different script and now finally ive had it removed:) I suggest you go back to the dentist
2006-10-25 12:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by looby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should take about 48hrs if I were you go back to the dentist and tell him that if nothing happens after 48hrs there are some that begin with M sorry can't remember name they are very good for dental infections if he or she sees you are in pain and can't open your mouth they will be OK with you I know what it's like go docs told go dentist vice versa take care have been there myself pain is awfull
2006-10-25 17:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They would start to slow things down in 24--48 hours and by 72 hours, you should see an improvement instead of a decline in your condition.
I hope everyone in the USA who reads these complaints about the NHS will realize that "National Health Care for Everyone" is NOT the way to do things.
2006-10-25 19:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I found this out 2 weeks ago, 1 to 2 days. Use Nurofen Plus as a painkiller, it's brilliant.
2006-10-25 12:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can take antibiotics for 5-7 days.
2006-10-25 12:15:01 · answer #9 · answered by DR ARUN 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
usually about 24 to 48 hours before they start to work.
2006-10-25 12:05:03 · answer #10 · answered by infernal_seamonkey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋