2006-11-01 05:08:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, we can prescribe antibiotics. Unfortunately there is no "Instant" relief for wisdom tooth pain. You might want to try taking 800 mg ibuprofen (the prescription dose) every 4-6 hours, providing that you are able to take ibuprofen and keep your head elevated. My best advice to you is call your dentist and try to be seen as an emergency, once they see you, the can start you on the appropriate antibiotics, pain meds and possible even treat your wisdom teeth to get you out of pain as soon as possible!
2006-11-01 05:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Jon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes dentists can prescribe antibiotics. Most likely they will do at some point of removing your wisdom teeth. For the infection. But if you can't get to the dentist soon. Or your having an insurance problem which is preventing you from going in. To help with the pain. Liquid Oragel is the best. It save me! But don't wait to long. It really messes up a lot more than you think if you wait.
2006-11-04 15:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes all Dentists can prescribe antibiotics. The best pain killer for any dental pain is ibuprofen for example Nurofen, but be sure it's safe for you to take before you do, there are some health conditions eg asthma which make it unwise to take it. Warm salt water mouth rinse is also good for wisdom tooth problems, the salt has antiseptic and healing properties and will also keep the area debris free. Try doing it at least twice a day. See your Dentist ASAP. Feel better x
2006-11-01 06:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by Suzanne L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Dentists can and do advise antibiotics for oral and dental infections. As far as your wisdom teeth are concerned, any dentist will prescribe you antibiotics and analgesics for the pain. But they are not the cure. If your wisdom teeth are impacted, meaning erupted in an oblique fashion or reverse side, or not erupted at all, the only cure is to have them surgically removed. Everything else is just a temporary solution to a bigger problem.
Good luck!
2006-11-01 05:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by Gauri K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - in the UK dentists can prescibe Anti Biotics.
Go and see them really soon. I had real pain with mine which turned out to be an infection.
For instant releif I tried taking 2 paracetamol every four hours and Ibuprofen in between (e.g. 10am paracetamol, 12pm Ibuprofen, 2pm Paracetamol, 4pm Ibuprofen etc.) Be very careful to keep 4 hours before each dose and don't exceed the dose on the packet. This worked very well.
For instant releif I also found swilling the tooth with Jagermeister very helpful. The alcohol dulls the pain and cloves (a strong ingredient in it) have been traditionally used as pain killers for centuries. Be care mixing alcohol with paracetamol though.
2006-11-01 05:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by tommytwopence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the dentist can prescribe antibiotics. You won't get them for pain unless the pain is caused by an infection. Take some ibuprofen.
2006-11-01 05:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, dentists can prescibe antibiotics and also painrelief. I would recommend going to see your dentist for an examination, he can have a good look around, maybe take x-rays and decide a treatment plan for you.
In the meantime, take some paracetamol and ibuprofen for effective painrelief. Make sure you read the labels though and/or talk to you local pharmacist for some advice.
Hope you get some relief soon!
2006-11-01 13:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by Co-Zee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now you know about dentists and antibiotics. Grab some frozen peas wrap in a tea cloth and with a strong constitution place them on your jaw or about where the wisdom tooth is (outside). And hold them there for as long as you can stand. Meantime a strong pain killer such as Ibobrufen should be taken at four hourly intervals (not to exceed stated dose on packet).
This method of the cold pea treatment will reduce the swelling of the nerve ends to the tooth. I can empathise with you and I hope that you soon get the tooth sorted.
2006-11-01 06:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the person. Usually 17yrs onwards. In some persons it not at all erupts in their lifetime. Pain is normal while the eruption of wisdom tooth. U chew sugarless chewing gum with that side so that the tissue covering the tooth will be soft and pull backwards. Make ur mouth clean always. rinse warm saline water morning ang evening after brushing. U have pain take any painkiller.Confirm u ve no drug allergy. Uncomfortable pain visit ur dentist and he will remove that overlying tissue on ur tooth(oppurculectomy)(only if it is not coming off by itself).very minor procedure doing under local anesthesia.
2016-03-14 06:14:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem with my wisdom teeth and it went on for ages. The dentist just kept giving me antibiotics because I kept getting infections. Go back to your dentist and tell them you want them taken out. It is the only solution, otherwise they will keep giving you grief.
2006-11-01 05:17:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋