2006-12-19 06:10:13 · 8 answers · asked by outdoor_lover30 1 in Health ➔ Dental
You have already figured this out by now, but elevate your head.
You probably have an abscess. This is almost diagnostic. If you have inflammation in an area, there is more blood flow to that area. If you place that same area lower than the rest of your body, there will be even more blood in the area. This makes the area start to throb. Think about it. If you sprain your ankle, you are supposed to sit or lie down and elevate your foot to keep the excess blood from accumulating there because it would cause throbbing. If you are passing out because your nervous system has prepared you for "fight or flight" by dilating all of your peripheral vessels, which deprives your brain of blood, you are supposed to lie down with your head lower than your body to restore blood flow to the brain.
If someone has an abscess and I have just started a root canal or if they are going on antibiotics for a few days before I remove the tooth, I tell them to sleep on an extra pillow to elevate their head. If that doesn't work, they can move to a recliner or the sofa so they can keep their head really elevated. This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain.
2006-12-19 15:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Teeth hurt more when we rest due to the blood flow to the tooth. Lay w/ your head elevated above your heart. This just means keep a few pillows under your head. It will help dramatically when you sleep.
And get to a dentist this week! Most will be closed next week and your toothache will probably just get worse. You need antibiotics and a filling or root canal. Let's hope you don't need an extraction!
Happy Holidays!
I hope you feel better soon!
2006-12-19 10:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by Josi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats how mine was,,see a dentist or use toothache medicine before bed.I like the kind I bought @ Tops store,,its in a metal tube with a tip of a paintbrush.It works great for 6$.
2006-12-19 06:12:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OBVIOUSLY, IF YOU CAN'T GET TO A DENTIST RIGHT AWAY THEN YOU NEED SOME INSTANT RELIEF. I JUST READ YESTERDAY THAT PURE HONEY WORKS BETTER THAN OVER THE COUNTER TOOTHACHE PAIN RELIEF MEDS DO. I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW IF IT WORKS OR NOT, BUT I WOULD TRY IT. WHAT COULD IT HURT, RIGHT? AND IT WOULD DEFINITELY TASTE BETTER THAN THAT OTHER STUFF.
I HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU......
2006-12-19 06:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by LIPPS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have ear infections that are so severe, that I feel like I have a toothache. Your ears always hurt more when you lay down.
2006-12-19 07:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by aahhdahh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be your sinus'. When I have sinus congestion, or even when I don't, sometimes the pressure will cause me to have a toothache. This may or may not be your problem. Best thing to do it ask your doctor or dentist.
2006-12-19 06:20:03 · answer #6 · answered by grain girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you really need to go back to the doctor,a lot could be causing the pain infected ear ,sinus infection,tooth infection you may need a stronger antibiotic, also I have heard some people have jaw pain when they have heart trouble go see your doctor ,hope you get to feeling better 'try ice pack for pain and heat too .
2016-03-13 23:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to the Dentist like NOW!! It could be an absessed tooth.
2006-12-19 08:19:00 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use oil of cloves or Ora-gel. but make a trip to the dentist ASAP
2006-12-19 06:28:30 · answer #9 · answered by mickey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take lots of tylonol i had to be cause 2-4 dosent phase me at all
2006-12-19 06:20:11 · answer #10 · answered by slipknotmonkey1990 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋