i got an abecess today and it id KILLING me! I need it gone now! is there anything to do without seeing a dentist?
2007-01-30 10:02:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
You should go to a dentists ASAP. The only home remedies you could use would only lessen pain and not solve the problem - in fact, the abscess would continue to get worse. Believe me, the cost will be worth it to you. If cost is a concern - talk to the dentist about arranging payments or even getting discounts - they'll do it.
2007-01-30 10:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bill S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no cure for an abcess. It may subside for a while, but I promise it will come back. The abcess may not subside and may cause more damage to your mouth and body.
Your body is a whole. When there is an infection present in your body for a long period of time it can spread and infect other areas such as your heart or your brain. I don't mean to scare you. The chances of this are slim, but can happen.
If money is an issue, visit www.carecredit.com
This company works with dentists to ensure service to patients and payment to the Dr. The Dr. will be paid for services rendered and you can make monthly payments with no interest charge. The Dr. pays for that.
For now...rinse with warm water and salt. Try to reduce the inflammation by taking some ibuprofen.
2007-01-30 13:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ron's wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it really an abscess?? If you got it today it is probably a cold sore or fever blister.
Mouthwash several times a day with Hydrogen Peroxide. Get it from the drug department, usually next to rubbing alcohol.
It heals the wound and relieves the pain. It will make healthy gums.
2007-01-30 12:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd better take some antibiotics before the infection gets in your bloodstream. I know that sounds extreme, but I knew a guy that died from an abscessed tooth, and he was in his 20's. At any rate, the antibiotics will stop the pain, pain pills are useless because your nerve is infected.
2007-01-30 10:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An abcess is an infection and it needs antibiotics to rid of the infection. You have to see either your dentist or a doctor for the antibiotics to take care of the infection.
2007-01-30 10:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way to get rid of it is to see the dentist. I've seen people ignore their teeth and wind up brain damaged or dead. (At least then the toothache is gone.)
2007-01-30 10:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! Go to the dentist, I almost ended up in the hospital with an abscess. Don't wait, they really can kill you. GO -GO- GO.
2007-01-30 10:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by MISTBORN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need antibiotics asap! try rinsing your mouth out with warm salt water, don't put this off it can get into your bloodstream and kill you!
2007-01-30 10:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋