I got a tooth pulled about 2 summers ago and will ocasiionally get pain on that side of my mouth where the tooth was pulled. I was eating pretzels on Tuesday night and wacked into starting my pain. I have a semi formal in 2 days. I cant think of any ways to get rid of the pain for long. I keep taking Ibrofrofen ever couple of hours and am icing my mouth. I cant do this at school. My gum is all swollen where the tooth was. I had it pulled do to an abcess. How can I get rid of it. Thanks in advance
2007-02-21 22:07:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Have you spoken to your dentist? That's what they are there for right? ;-) If there is swelling it may be an abces and all that needs to be done is that the dentist will drain it out. I had this a few weeks ago and now it's all gone! :-) Reall, you should speak to your dentist and have him check it out! Good luck!
2007-02-21 22:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definately go to the dentist and get an xray of that area. Let the doctor diagnose it. It is possible that the infection spread to the tooth next to it before it was pulled. Or you could've had a case of "dry socket" before the gum tissue healed. Either way, it needs to be checked before it spreads. Until then, put a wet tea bag over the area to reduce some of the pain and swelling.
2007-02-21 22:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by korkymom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toothaches are painful but can be prevented
by take suitable precautions. Avoid eating
food which will result in the formation of acid
in the mouth, brush teeth regularly with a fluoride
toothpaste. I found the information at
http://aches.in/preventtoothache.html
2007-02-22 03:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should go to the dentist, U could have an infection or a gingivitis, but its hard to tell with only what u are saying. To give a proper diagnosis is vital to do a clinical exam, an x ray and dental history. Good luck
2007-02-22 02:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by silegon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some oil of clove or even carry some cloves from your spice rack in your pocket and keep one in your mouth over the sore place.
You should go back to the dentist and find out why it still hurts.
2007-02-21 22:11:51 · answer #5 · answered by tharnpfeffa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear that. First take a tylonal that will take the paun and the redness and reduce it. Secondly try ice. Good luck.
2007-02-21 22:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
CALL YOUR DENTIST DUMBASS
2007-02-22 03:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by brewergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋