Hi, I had a root canal that went south and now the tooth needs to be pulled. I'm horribly afraid of the dentist and I cannot even will myself to make an appointment. Not only that, but I do not have insurance coverage to get sufficient care. The glands in my neck and collarbone are swollen and I have a ceaseless ringing in my ears, they are probably infected as well. If I'm to have the procedure done I would like to be put under for it. Or at least unaware/sedated. Any suggestions?
2007-06-24 11:20:08 · 8 answers · asked by brianjkaraffa 2 in Health ➔ Dental
You need to get on medication as soon as possible to clear up the infection. An infection like this can be serious. Do not worry about lack of insurance now. Your health is the most important issue right now and you need to take care this as soon as possible. A dentist will not touch you until the infection is cleared up and then the method should be the least of your concerns as long as it is fixed with the most affordable method then.
2007-06-24 11:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your pain. I had an abcessed tooth. I went early and they did not have to pull it. I am not sure why they have to pull it, usually they can put you on antiboitics and then do the root canal. You have waited much too long if it is that bad. Put aside your fears and do what they tell you. Trust me, the pain you are in is not worth it. It will get worse. It can seriously affect your heart and other organs. You need to get this fixed asap! If you don't have insurance, find a Dentist that will work with you on the payments. There are many out there. You HAVE to get this taken care of right now!
2007-06-24 11:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by atlantaboi3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You HAVE to be sedated hun. I have had an absessed tooth and to be awake would be horrifying for you, trust me because they made me stay awake once, and I told them to stop because it was too much for me to handle. You must be asleep. Get medicaid or some other insurance provided by the government. In the time that your are waiting though, get some clove oil or some bacardi 151 and put it on a papaer towel cloth, fold it so it fits in your mouth and set it on the tooth, it will take the pain right away for a while, sleep like that if you can bare it. Take it from me, Ive been through a lot with my teeth
2007-06-24 11:25:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have an infection/ abscess, you will need a course of antibiotics before the dentist will be able to remove the tooth anyway. You should see your GP.
2007-06-24 11:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by kate d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to Mexico...way cheaper & NO insureance needed. IN the mean time ice to swollen areas...I'm no DR but it will make the swelling go down and the pain stop temp.
2007-06-24 11:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by nparr21 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't have it attended to soon you will be under for good.
2007-06-24 11:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by John F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well - I can suggest you do something very quickly. Infection is very dangerous. You literally could die.
2007-06-24 11:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by Moondog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should try getting a prescription from your doctor for a sedative.
2007-06-24 11:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋