I had 2 top teeth filled 4 weeks ago and immediately started to have toothache. The pain radiates all over the left side of my face, into my head and eyes and into all other teeth on the left side. The pain comes in waves and then stops for a while before coming back again. The teeth are very sensitive to warm and heat. After 3 weeks of that I went back to the dentist who extracted one tooth. Result: pain as before, nothing changed. Back to the dentsit today. She told me it was dry socket from the extraction. I told her that the teeth had been aching before the extraction. However, she insited and gave me antibiotics. Do you think it will help? I am climbing the walls and don't know what to do anymore.
2006-11-26 17:54:14 · 13 answers · asked by Kathy G 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It sounds more like an infectin than anything else. The antibiotics will help. Another thing that will help is rinsing your mouth with very cold water, but beware, you have to do this every five minutes. If you are ok to take aspirin, then anadin extra is the only over the counter medication I know of that can deal with toothache. Unfortunatley I've developed an allergy to aspirin so just have to suffer now.
2006-11-26 17:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're sure the pain is coming from your wisdom teeth then this is usually quite normal and should go away after a day or two. It's clinical name is pericoronitis if you want to look it up. Just keeping the area clean at the back and making sure no food or anything gets trapped there is the best thing to do. Mouthwashes or even warm saltwater rinses 2/3 times a day will help. If the pain doesn't go away though and keeps coming back you should definately go see a dentist. This might turn into something more complicated and it may even get infected. To be sure it's pericoronitis and not a decayed tooth, does it hurt (dull pain) when you push your finger on the gum on and around the tooth? If it does then it's probably normal, if it doesn't and gives you a sharp pain on eating/drinking it could be decay. Both are possible causes so more info would be helpful. Depending on what the situation is exactly, and how many times the pain keeps coming back extraction would be the last choice, so don't worry about it for now.
2016-03-28 21:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont go to the ER, I had a toothache so bad one night I couldnt sleep, i went to the Er and waited 3 hours before I FINALLY saw someone, then all they did was ask how much pain I was in on a scale of 1-10 like my tears wasnt obvious enough. THEN they only gave me 2 percocets and a prescription... grand total of 358.00.
Id advise you to take the antibiotics. they are helpful, they kill infection that may arise and help the healing process. If you dont have any pain meds you can get some orajel, works great for toothaches.
2006-11-26 18:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by stoneydork21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nerve is probably inflamed, which would cause the radiating pain in your face. Take as much ibuprofen, aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory as directed by your dentist, and take the antibiotics too. Keep pressure off the front of your face, also, by laying down on your back, eating foods that require minimal chewing, and relaxing your jaw.
2006-11-26 18:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had extensive dental work issues, and the only thing besides Tylenol 3 with Codeine that works for me is Advil which is way easier on the stomache. I can take 2 x 200mg tabs and be virtually pain free for up to 4 hours. It really helps with recovery, in addition to the antibiotics she prescribed. It does sound like an infection.
I empathize with you. Dental pain is the worst.Rates right up there with migraines and childbirth.
2006-11-26 18:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sharebear99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toothaches are painful but can be prevented
by take suitable precautions. Avoid eating
food which will result in the formation of acid
in the mouth, brush teeth regularly with a fluoride
toothpaste. I found the information at
http://aches.in/preventtoothache.html...... useful
2006-11-27 02:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See DENTIST ASAP!
Toothaches are a sign that there may be more to worry about then just a little pain. The causes of toothache are several but the major causes are, dental cavity, a cracked tooth, exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. It is possible for the cause of a toothache to originate from an entirely different problem such as heart attack or angina but this is quite rare. It can be noted however that some patients suffering angina will show toothache or jaw pain as the only symptoms so it is always best to let your dentist or doctor evaluate you.
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2006-11-27 08:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a health food store and get some pure camphor oil,put that on your gums and teeth with a q-tip,peppermint and eucaliptic will help too.
2006-11-26 18:04:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is the best for toothaches. At least until you can get to a dentist.
2006-11-26 18:03:04 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it aches too much then go 2 a Dentist. Otherwise it may generate systemic complications....
Go fast!
2006-11-26 18:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋