i av been gettin really bad toothaches lately, people tell me to go to the dentist, but i hate then, plus i av a really bad phobia where needles are concerned, iv tried different kinds ov painkillers but to no avail, can any one help, or does any1 no ov any really strong painkillers?
2007-03-25 22:51:19 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
You're going to have to go to the dentist sooner or later.
Painkillers really are not good for you if you take them long term.
2007-03-25 22:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by gav 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a cavity in your tooth which is causing the pain, pain killers will work for a while but the problem is going to stay with you until you go to see a dentist. If you explain to the dentist that you are scared of needles and of even being there, he/she should be understanding and help you through it. you may not need a needle so don't worry unneccesarily. If you do, they can put a numbing gel on it so you don't feel the needle. My son had a filling once and didn't even know he'd had an injection! & he's a needle phobe as well.
The longer you leave it, the worse it will get - I would recomend seeing a dentist as soon as you can.
Good luck.
2007-03-25 22:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by FC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist mate. They are very good with people who are terrified of needles etc. I did and have never looked back. Painkillers taken over a long period can damage other parts of your body and are really not good for you. If it turns into an abcess you will be in treble the amount of pain your feeling now. Go on you can do it. Good Luck
2007-03-25 23:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist. The longer you leave it, the worse the pain will get. I used to really dislike going, but when I had kids I figured I had to set a good example. So I went, and needed a filling. The injections were not at all bad, nowhere near as bad as I thought they would be, or had remembered them to be.
Before you go, take a couple of paracetamol and a couple of nurofen, or you can buy nurofen mixed with codeine, and take those with paracetamol. that will take any edge off. Speak to the pharmacist about the best combination, and then go tot he dentist.
2007-03-25 22:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by louloubelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist - for a chat. They might arrange to do the work under a general anaesthetic and do the lot in one go.
I have to say, going to the dentist is not painful in the least if you have a good dentist - honestly! They can give you a really good topical anaesthetic before the injection so that you won't feel it, and if you tell them you're scared, they will be extra gentle with you, I promise!
Go do it, otherwise you'll just go on and on with trouble from your teeth.
Good luck!
2007-03-25 22:56:43 · answer #5 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a really bad tooth ache you NEED to get to a dentist, if the infection sets in you will have to be treated with Antibiotics before they can even do any work on your mouth. This is nothing to fool around with. We had a foreign exchange student from a third world country and she was sick all the time. I took her into the Dr. and she had so many infected teeth that they had to have her on Antibiotics before they could even start to work on her teeth. It can make you really sick if they are infected. You could have yourself put out and let them do the work on you then. The dentists now have Valium to give to calm people down, then they give you a medication that knocks you out while they do the work. This is nothing to fool around with, get your teeth taken care of.
2007-03-25 22:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by gigi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is every chance your tooth is rotten and needs to come out. Lack of dental health care is silly although I do understand that you are scared.
Nobody likes the dentist and I have been terrified for years and my son has to go to an anaesthetic clinic so he can be put out to have treatment.
I would suggest you let a dentist LOOK at your bad tooth and diagnose whats wrong then send you to a phobic clinic where they will put you out. Good luck
2007-03-25 22:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am like this too. Hate it. But it is a fear I have now conquered. You need to find a dentist, explain how you feel, and start going regularly. Painkillers will affect the rest of your body too.
2007-03-25 23:02:14 · answer #8 · answered by bluebadger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. I'm told Ibufrofen is good, but nothing beats actually going to the dentist. These days they can use gas or general anaesthetic not just needles. My next appointment is next week. That will be the end of that tooth... :-)
2007-03-25 23:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by chekeir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
couple of months ago.. I had really bad toothache and i took Cuprofen non stop for couple of weeks.. does work.. but not really a good idea.. longterm..
If I was you go to the dentist.. I did and for half hour of discomfort does the world!! doesnt even hurt.. you just think it will.. its just the build up.. you will be fine when you get there and you will wonder what you was so bothered about!.. it isnt going to get better on its own, will only get worst which may lead to having it been taking out...
http://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/medicines/medicines/c/cuprofen/cuprofen.htm
2007-03-25 22:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by •♥•mj•♥• 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend talking to your primary care dr about this to see what they can suggest for medication. As for the dentist when you call, let the receptionist know that you want to see if you can just talk to the dentist first before they do anything as far as examining because of your fear of needles. A good dentist will be glad to talk to you before doing anything else.
2007-03-25 22:56:14 · answer #11 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋