Please offer some advice. I feel very ill. My dentist will not be back until Thursday, and he been out for two weeks. I been in so much pain. Thank you in advance.
2007-06-17 13:04:33 · 13 answers · asked by Maria Gallercia 4 in Health ➔ Dental
I would say that you should go to the hospital or to another dentist ASAP. If your tooth or gum is infected that is not a good thing for you body. The infection can spread and rage through your body getting you really sick. The dentist usually will prescribe penicillin or some other antibiotic for you at first. They will not even work on you tooth until you are finished the pills. They will also prescribe a painkiller stronger than something over the counter like a Tylenol with codeine. Not trying to scare you but get to a Dr. asap. i should know! I'm going to be one :)
2007-06-17 13:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sheeda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tooth aches are usually related to some form of tooth/root or gum infection, and an infection anywhere in the head cause a world of problems, eye pain and head aches are actually minor compared to some people's issues. I had a tooth ache that literally knocked me unconcious with pain. The absessed tooth had to be extracted, but the infection still hung around for a couple more months. See a dentist, and an eye nose throat specialist, and give each of them the other's business card so they may compare notes and better decide a treatment
2016-05-18 01:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dentist is away and doesn't have anyone covering for him in his absence, get off the computer and go to the emergency room! Sounds like you need antibiotics asap...
By the time your dentist returns, your infection should be under control and he/she should be able to evaluate the tooth and recommend/perform treatment.
Good luck!
2007-06-17 13:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by CDA~NY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to walgreens or rite aid and get some orajel for adults and put it on the end of a toothpick and place it directly on the pain.
Been, there, done, that.
2007-06-17 15:06:23 · answer #4 · answered by KHAREEMETHEYES 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Press an ice pack to your face, and/or use a pain reliever like ibuprofen or naproxin. I, personally, have no luck with OTC oral anesthetics like Orajel; they tend to wear off extremely quickly when I use them.
2007-06-17 14:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sinthe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to another dentist that is in your location or in your insurance policy provider or you can use tylenol and orgel.. Sears takes walkins also, that is if you have one nearby.
2007-06-17 13:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try Tylenol and Motrin or Advil. Also, try Orajel or Anbesol. Those are some "quick fixes" until you can get the bigger problem fixed.
2007-06-17 13:08:53 · answer #7 · answered by Heather N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi maria .nothing worse than a tooth ache try rubbing cloves on your gums take a couple of panadole and and a warm flannel or hot water bottle on your face.........good luck
2007-06-17 13:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by joanne m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try another dentist. ask a friend for a recommendation. you shouldn't wait that long to have it looked at.
2007-06-17 13:10:03 · answer #9 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your Doctor should have someone covering for him. Ambesol will help. Also tray mouthwash with Listerine.
2007-06-17 13:10:28 · answer #10 · answered by Piojita 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋