In so much pain...help?

Question

What can I do besides medication, ice packs, etc to help the pain from my wisdom teeth extraction?I had them removed friday morning... I've been up all night...and the pain won't go away :(

My mom told me that drinking soda was alright, and I have been drinking it most of the day! God I should never listen to that woman....what can I do if I have dry socket?

Answer 1

Oh, that is awful! I am terribly sorry, I can't stand the thought of someone in pain.

First thing, call your dentist. The time or day doesn't matter, he/she must have an answering service. Leave a message with the answering service for him to call you back at once. (And keep calling every 15 minutes until he does call you back)

When you talk to your dentist quickly tell him/her exactly what you are feeling. Whatever he says, make sure of one thing: that he sees you within 4 to 5 hours OR that he calls you in some pain medication. (Have your pharmacy no. handy)


Until then try:

1. Ice packs (make sure not to put ice directly on your skin, use a towel between ice and your face)

2. Warm compresses. (whichever brings you more relief or you may also switch between the ice and warm compresses)

3. Make sure (even when sleeping) to keep your face above your heart - the higher the better. (this allows excess fluid to use gravity to drain away from the tissues in your mouth - excess fluid in the tissues causes the swelling which actually causes most of your pain)

4. Also, unless you are allergic use Ibuprophen (Motrin, Advil), Naproxen Sodium (Alleve) or Aspirin for an over the counter medication. (Do NOT take Aspirin if you are under 20 years old). These medications have an anti-inflammatory effect, meaning that they will also help with the swelling, which as I said before is causing the majority of your pain.

5. Find something on television that is funny! I know that this may sound stupid, but studies do suggest that humor has quite a remarkable anesthetic effect on pain.

6. Also, do anything that will add to your "creature comforts" Extra soft pillows for your head, a favorite scented candle, your favorite perfume, if you have someone who would rub your feet, hands, whatever. Or a favorite pet to hold and cuddle (as long as the pet would not be so hyper that it may bump your mouth). Any of the things that you usually feel are comforting will be an amazing help to you right now.

My heart goes out to you. I hope you much relief NOW!!!!!

Answer 2

Try rinsing GENTLY with warm salty water. Do NOT drink from a straw, and do not drink carbonated drinks. Do not smoke; it constricts the blood vessels and slows healing. If your dentist gave you pain meds, TAKE them; if he didn't call him NOW and get a script; there should be at least a dentist on call who should be able to call in a prescription to a 24-hour pharmacy if it's night where you are. Try warm compresses; it might cause a little bleeding, but it actually sounds like you have a dry socket, so creating a new clot wouldn't be such a bad thing.

I don't know where you are located, but if codeine is available over the counter to you, that will do wonders. Tylenol-3 (paracetamol w/ codeine or acetominophen w/ codeine) is what I'd choose if it were me and I could get it.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Most of my friends have had their wisdom teeth out too, and they were all in a lot of pain as well. Just stay on a good pain reliever (like that really strong Tylenol. Tylenol 3, I think it's called). Some people have a more painful experience than others, but it shouldn't be so unbearable in the next day or 2. Hope you feel better soon!

Answer 4

Take an over the counter sleep aid or Benadryl which I personally prefer (if you aren't allergic). It is often recommended for occasional help going to sleep. If you take the Benadryl, also take some Ibuprofen (Tylenol is bad on your liver and aspirin can increase or cause bleeding at the extraction site). If you take the sleep aid, DO NOT take Tylenol (or ANY acetaminophen) because most sleep aids contain it.

Answer 5

It sounds like you have dry socket.

Take some sterile gauze roll it up and put it on both sides of your mouth it will start to moisten the sockets.
Or it will get worse.
Gnaw on the gauze.

My heart goes out to you that is so painful.

Do you have some pain medicine in the mean time?
Take some.

Answer 6

Eww, that really sucks, and I know first hand. The best thing you can do is drink a lot of liquids because you will feel better if you are well hydrated! Also, I found that putting a heating blanket around the outside of my face helped more than icepacks.

Answer 7

i do sympathise with you. unfortunetly i personally found that not much can be done.,.. lots of pain killers... anything with codeine in it should make you sleepy. slightly rubbing you jaw. but it WILL slowly, but eventually ease. how about something soft on it? like warm bread? not too hot obviously... or numb it with ice. not ice packs. don't take asprin it'll make you bleed even more. if it is giving you a migraine... or any other probs... see your dentist or your local doctor...oh i nearly forgot... BONGELLA cream.,.. for babies, when they are teething... great stuff

Answer 8

Didnt your dentist prescribe anything?? If not, that seems weird...Mine did...I had t3 for the first few days then on to the vicadin....ahhhhh Was soooo nice!

Answer 9

There are mouth pain gels you can get at the drug store. Go to a 24hr pharmacy and ask them to recommend one.

Answer 10

Maybe go watch some comedy movies will help to soothe your pain...