it is midnight and I have been awakened by the most horrific pain. I am supposed to be going to the dentist at the end of the week to have a broken tooth pulled but it hurts sooooo bad I dont think I can wait. I called and left a message at my dentist office telling them the situation and that I would like them to get me in asap, if not I would find a dentist that would. My question is, what can I do to numb the pain so I can sleep?? I am pregnant so drugs and alcohol are out... I have sleeping kids so I can't run out and buy anything right now. I have taken tylenol and it helped a little....I also tried some orajel and it too is helping a little, any other suggestions??
2006-11-06 17:17:43 · 11 answers · asked by sunflower_dancer80 1 in Health ➔ Dental
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.
Try an ice pack, also. If that hurts, switch to heat. Sorry for the guess, but I'd start with ice, which would calm an abscess. You can even rinse with ice water. Have some warm water standing by the first time you try it, though!
2006-11-06 17:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Warm compresses on your face where the pain is. Are you on an antibiotic? Sometimes broken teeth cause infections and that may be why you are in so much pain. Take more Tylenol when you can-which is safe when you are pregnant. Keep using the Orajel. Don't breathe through your mouth--you probably have an exposed nerve and the air will make the pain worse.
I had the same exact thing when I was 8 months pregnant and had to have a tooth pulled. I was so scared to get it pulled, but the relief from the pain made it so much better! Tooth pain is awful!!
BTW--if you aren't on an antibiotic you need to see someone ASAP--infections can spread through your body causing heart problems!!
2006-11-06 17:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not take ibeubrofen if you are pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have had lots of problems with my teeth.
You can get a tea bag and heat it up in some hot water then place it on the tooth that is bothering you.
You should try to put pressure on the gums right above the tooth.
Chloreseptic throat spray works great at numbing teeth, and is okay if your pregnant.
warm salt water.as warm as you can handle.
get a wash rag and wet it and stick it in the mic to heat it up, put it in a baggy and hold it on the side of your face where the tooth hurts.
Good Luck Honey!!!! I know how you feel!
2006-11-06 17:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by Hydimyangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well by taking both the tylenol and the orajel and it has helped a little, as soon as the pain slows, try getting back to sleep, if not, check to see what other medicines u have and call ur doctor to ask how to take it since ur pregnant! I heard Ibuprofen (If it's spelled that way) helps but still check with ur doctor asap to see if that can help!
2006-11-06 17:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might think am nuts but I have a very bad tooth myself.I drink hot tea all the time.When I do that it seem to stop the pain for a long time.So That might help you until You have a dentist to take it out.
2006-11-06 19:09:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the drug store and ask for oil of cloves. It comes in a small kit with tiny cotton balls and a vial of oil of cloves.. Dip one in the liquid and apply it directly onto the tooth. It should stop the pain quickly. Unless the pain is caused by an abscess, Then only the dentist can help you! Sorry! But the pain is caused by excessive pressure under the tooth.
2006-11-06 17:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Twice a 12 months to do examine-up, if have any doubt approximately the wellness, I simply cross once more... It's high-priced someday, however it is valued at the checkups and caring for it's well too.. you do not wish to lose your tooth for false ones, it's not a well feeling (so I've heard).
2016-09-01 08:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make it trough the night and go to the dentist in the morning.They have no right not to take you in.Keep doing what you were doing until morning.
2006-11-06 18:17:50 · answer #8 · answered by avavu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE FACT THAT IT'S LATE IS A BAD THING. TAKE ORA GEL AND COAT IT THOROUGHLY ON A COTTON GAUZE AND PLACE IT ON THE TOOTH AND BITE DOWN ON IT. KEEP IT IN PLACE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AND SLEEP WITH YOUR SHOULDERS ELEVATED. SEE ANY DENTIST A.S.A.P.
2006-11-06 17:45:45 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
soak your mouth with a cup of water and 3 spoons of salt,gargle,that will help ease the pain.
2006-11-06 17:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by Shenlong The God Dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋