I got a tooth pulled today at noon and when the anaesthetic wore off around 4pm the pain was intense, I have taken Ibuprofen twice now but it doesn't seem to be easing the pain. I have stronger painkillers should I try those? I even tried sleeping the pain off, no luck! I feel as if I have toothache on my upper molars now too - is this just a feeling or a problem? Also under my chin is very painful, is this from where the dentist was pushing and wiggling the tooth out? I don't want to call the after hours helpline if I don't need too - I just hate bothering people, well apart from you lot cos I know you are always here for everyone!! Any reasonable/sensible answers would be greatly appreciated.
2006-12-12 07:08:32 · 14 answers · asked by DikiDoo 3 in Health ➔ Dental
If you still have pain after 48hrs go back and see the dentist, Ibuprofen is as good as any other analgesic. Keep your mouth/tooth socket as clean as possible to prevent infection. Rinse your mouth gently with warm salty water, you do not want to remove the seal over the socket. Dont swallow the salty water it will make you sick.
Of course it is going to be painful, but if it is unbearable go back to the dentist.
2006-12-12 07:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by bluemax 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a tooth out last week and the dentist spent ages getting it out. It was very sore for a couple of days afterwards. I took a strong painkiller at night and a weaker one during the day. Don't know if you have Myprodol where you live. I think it contains Codeine which really helps plus an anti-inflammatory. I suggest you phone the help line and get them to prescribe a stronger painkiller for you and you can pick it at at the chemist. Good Luck, it will get better!
Also dont eat hot or cold things for a while as that makes it worse, also rinse with salt water (warm) to dislodge the food that may be stuck in there, food can cause another infection.
2006-12-12 19:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by jaygirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be me writing this, i had mine pulled yesterday. I had toothache for 2/3 weeks gradually getting worse, i also had an infection. Under my chin aches like hell and so does my upper teeth, it must be something to do with pushing and pulling they had to do. I also had several injections which i think went into the muscle in my gums. The only thing i have taken that was any good was Ibuprofen but you can only take 6 a day so pace yourself. My dentist did warn me it would painful for a few days, could even swell and bits of tooth might come out later but nothing to worry about. Good luck.
2006-12-13 06:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by Hannah L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you end up with stitches, I had mine out 3 weeks ago and had stiches, the pain lasted a week. WHATEVER you do DON'T smoke, drink through a straw, or eat anything that will need a lot of chewing. Definitely take the stronger pills, also if he didn't give you antibiotics, try to get some from either them or you reg Dr 1st thing in the AM..... Even if there is NO infection it's better to be safe. If you're still having lots of pain in a few days def. go back. If you end up with dry-socket it'll make anything you're feeling now seem like a scratch.... any other ??'s just ask
2006-12-12 07:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by sbourque79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was the extraction a difficult one? The trauma of having a tooth pulled can cause pain as would any small operation anywhere in the body, if you have stronger painkillers then take them but be careful not to overdose, the pain in the upper molars could just be referred pain which happens often, i would leave it 24 hours before seeking the advise of your dentist.
2006-12-13 01:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by donch03 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the stronger painkillers and try to sleep - see how it is in the morning and call the dentist then if needed. I'm sure its as you say - the bruising from where the dentist was wiggling and pulling the tooth - dont forget the roots go down deep - hope you feel better xxxxxxxx
2006-12-12 07:11:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is a great medication. It is an anti inflammatory and a pain killer. If it is 800mg, take one every 8 hours, if 600 mg, take every 6 hours. The stronger meds that you have are most likely to augment the ibuprofen in the case of "break through pain". Meds like Tylenol 3, Vicodin, and percocet are narcotics. They are centrally acting, and dull your perception of the pain. Take them as directed in addition to the ibuprofen. They should also help you to sleep. Don't drink or drive when taking those heavier meds. Also, no smoking for several days after an extraction. You can expect the pain to dissipate in a day or two.
2006-12-12 07:40:28 · answer #7 · answered by Mike F 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i work in a dentist and we allways say that it will be sore after a extraction but if the pain gets worse or does not go down after 24-48 hours to come back as it may mean you have a 'dry socket' which is a very painfull and luckily uncommon complication of any extraction.it can be treated but will take a few weeks to settle down, hopefull it will just be bruiseing etc from were the tooth was taken out but you shouldnt feel bad to get in touch with your dentist to just ask because we understand how painfull it can be!
2006-12-13 03:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would give it a couple of days as you have just had it pulled out. try the stronger painkillers but remember to eat with those sort of painkillers i know and doubt u will want to but that might be the reason y painkilers arent working . try bongela to to numb the gum.if after a couple days no better seel advice.
2006-12-12 08:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by viki S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have some strong Rx stuff you should take some to get you through the day and call them tomorrow. It's important to make sure it's not something worse!
2006-12-12 07:11:31 · answer #10 · answered by cherrycat79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋