I've noticed that my wisdom teeth are just now coming in, and I was wanting to know will painkillers(advil, aleve, etc.) help relieve the pain? Its uncomfortable for me to chew, etc...Thanks for the help.
2007-01-31 10:01:29 · 7 answers · asked by Ashlei 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Thanks guys for your answers, I won't be able to get to the dentist until the end of Feb. beginning of March since I'm a college student thats 4 hours away from home :(
2007-01-31 11:35:07 · update #1
I WAS READING THE ADVICE THE PEOPLE WERE GIVING YOU AND I WOULD LISTEN TO SONIC THE DENTIST GUY HE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT HE IS TAKING ABOUT GOOD LUCK LORIE
2007-02-08 07:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by lorie v 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a dentist. Over the counter medicines I would recommend advil 600-800mg (that's 3-4 tablets of 200mg each) every 6 hours as needed for pain. (maximum you can have in one day is 3200 mg. Having 600-800 mg is preferable to 200-400 mg because of it's anti-inflammatory effect. Don't take advil if you have stomach problems and don't take on empty stomach. You probably have pericornitis and it is when the wisdom tooth starts to erupt and the gum around the area gets inflammed with the are getting hit by the opposing tooth. You need to see a dentist or an oral surgeon to get your wisdom teeth out ASAP. You can have them taken out at any age if they are bothering you. The best time to take out wisdom teeth is between 17-21 while the bone is still soft and you have less complications. Avoid chewing on that side in the meantime but you don't want to do this long term, it could lead to jaw problems.
2007-01-31 10:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Sonic 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Advil, Motrin, Aspirin, Aleve are from the same family and have similar mechanisms of action. Aleve is longer acting, but Ibuprofen (motrin, advil) have been shown through scientific studies to be the best over-the-counter medication for dental pain.
Tylenol would be a adjunct to the above drugs because they use a different mode of action to reduce pain.
I would suggest seeing a dentist so that they can take out this tooth and prescribe something stronger with a prescription.
2007-02-08 09:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by mememe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a dental professional, i'd say get them check out my your dentist to see if they need to be pulled. If you wait too long, infection can occur. It can also injury opposing teeth which will cause greater damage (plus increase the cost for treatment). In the meantime, Vicodin is what they give after oral surgery to reduce the pain. Advil can help, but it can be harsh on your stomach. Go see a dentist, please.
2007-01-31 10:12:03 · answer #4 · answered by peejay 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I received tylox. Tylonal Oxycodone.
2016-03-15 03:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
advil works really great. in about 1/2 hour, but it sounds like you should have them removed because they can cause other problems.
2007-02-08 09:17:19 · answer #6 · answered by Debt Free! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dentist!
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2007-01-31 11:31:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋