2 treat an Absecess tooth until i can get 2 the dentist.PLz i've never had this b4.i've rinsed with water & salt that didn't help.So i need more advice 2 cure this awfull pain.
2006-12-26 07:20:54 · 20 answers · asked by naashomwheeler 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
First call the dentist - *now*. Explain that you are in pain and he/she may come back in to work for you. If not, ask if he can order a pain medication for you until tomorrow. If you can't get a hold of your regular dentist, you can call your family practitioner for pain meds. As a last resort you can take two Extra Strength Tylenol and halfway through the time (before taking another dose) take 2 aspirin. (Make sure you are taking aspirin and Tylenol, and not two medications that contain the same type of drug.) Take each as directed after that (aspirin 2 every four hours and read the directions on the Tylenol - depends on which type you get). The key is to not allow the pain meds to completely wear off. You can also try a numbing agent that is made for teething, but they usually don't do much since the pain is caused by the abscess which is pressing on the nerve and the medication really can't get to the point of the pain.
It is not going to get better on it's own, so don't put off the appointment.
2006-12-26 10:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have an abcess tooth as well and here is what I've learned.
1. Don't put any medicine directly on the tooth as it could enter the bloodstream and cause potentially serious complications.
2. Tylenol may help with the pain, but it is not an anti-inflamatory, which is what you need. Ibuprofin has worked best for me, sometimes relieving the pain for 2-3 days at a time. I take 800 Mg and can function the rest of the day without distraction.
3. The tooth probably is infected and you will in fact need antibiotics. If you are like me and can't afford the dentist, the anti-inflamatory is your best bet for relief.
4. I've recently learned of a dental college in my area that will pull the tooth for free. Search for one in your area and let the dental student practice on that tooth. You can get a bridge later.
5. That's all I've got. Hope it helps.
2006-12-28 14:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by mac&cheese 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband used to deal with that alot. He had hereditary gum disease and eventually had to have all his teeth out. When he would get an abscess he would put a teabag in a little water-just enough to make it damp. Then place it on the gum beside the tooth. He said it didn't take all the pain away but he could tell it helped tremendously. Good luck and call the dentist and insist he either see you immediately or call you in an antibiotic to the pharmacy.
2006-12-26 07:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by askywalkersmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-13 22:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHEN are you going to the dentist? The pain is the least of your worries. You are talking infection here and it can be extremely bad, hospitalization type of infection. Get to the dentist now! Not only are you risking your dental health you are risking your general health. If you think I am trying to scare you, you are right. I am not lying when I tell you that I have a friend whose uncle died as a direct result of an abscessed tooth. go to the dentist NOW!
2006-12-26 07:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take some Tylenol, you can use crushed clove or pepper, add h2o and roll it into a ball and put it on the tooth, this will make it numb...but only for a short while. You need to get to the dentist asap.
2006-12-26 07:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pain pills and warm water rinses will help for a bit, but you have to get to the dentist ASAP. There's no alternative!
2006-12-26 07:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by gambia_joy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an antibiotic and you HAVE to go to the dentist to get one. So call them and get seen. If they are closed, call their emergency line--they will either call one in for you or tell you to go to the ER. There is nothing you can do for this at home. It can become REALLY bad.
2006-12-26 07:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some tylenol and get some teething gel in the baby section of the grocery store that will numb the area until you can get to the dentist.
2006-12-26 07:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh right after christmas too.well this has happened to my mom and she just bought tooth numbing things from Walgreens and numbed her gum and teeth. Hope this helps you.
2006-12-26 07:23:21 · answer #10 · answered by help:) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋