have the money right now. What should I do? It is making me very sick. I already have antibotics and pain killers. Thanks
2007-11-26 23:12:10 · 19 answers · asked by garber_jamie 1 in Health ➔ Dental
This is serious. I recommend you get down to an ER and see if they can do anything for you. Maybe they won't fix the problem, but they can help out.
Afterwards, get a listing of all the dentists in your area, possibly get ahold of a local dental society (most locales have one). They can usually refer you to dentists. See if you can find a dentist who will either :
1.) Take Charity cases (unlikely)
2.) Finance you or allow you to pay in installments.
Try every dentist in your area. If that doesn't do the trick, keep trying for dentists in other nearby areas. If you have absolutely no money, consider taking out a loan for one.
If you're already in a bad state it's not gonna be getting better any time soon if it continues to go untreated. Especially since it sounds like an abscess.
Oh, and when you get your problem fixed, make sure to call your "regular" dentist, call him out for the greedy bastard that he is, and boycott him. Those greedy fatcats make millions of dollars a year working 6 hours a day, 4 days a week, and taking multiple month-long vacations a year. What a terrible inconvenience for them to take your case for the 30 minutes of work they'd do on you to fix the pain you're in. I guess to this guy, your insufferable pain is not worth his half hour of inconvenience.... even if compensated for it.
2007-11-26 23:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by RemyK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an abcessed tooth. Your dentist probably won't pull it anyway until the infection has subsided. If you've already seen a dentist to get the painkillers and antibiotics, why not call again and see if he'll work out a payment plan with you. Can you at least put a down payment on the dental work as a show of good faith? You may want to take out a small loan to get the tooth taken care of.
2007-11-26 23:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reckon you must live in another place that is not the UK.
Our dentists would see to you and wait for the money.
It could be an abscess. If it is then you should have antibiotics for it, then have it extracted.
Try to save some money to get it done.
In the meantime, gargle with salt water and talk pain killers. I have had five abscesses in a row. I had treatment. But if you don't have them out the septic can travel through to another site.
On the brighter side. It could burst and then you need to still do the saltwater gargles.
Good luck.
2007-11-26 23:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIND another dentist and NOW! Most dentisits will work with you when you have a serious problem and cannot pay at the time. They can bill you later or make other arrangements. This guy who won't help is mean and shouldn't be practicing. He should at least help you out so it doesn't become worse.
2007-11-26 23:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by ♥STREAKER♥©℗† 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a infection that's down to the root nerves.or you have something that rammed itself under the gum line.You can try pushing upwards on swelling its going to sting if it breaks loose it will relieve pressure.Go to a dental clinic of you cannot afford a regular dentist most will let you in same day to help with pain.Make an appointment.If things heal on there own after taking antibiotics do not ignore it could be first stages of dental disease you will loose your teeth over time.
2007-11-26 23:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by southarkansas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have your wisdom teeth through yet? If not it could be that.My gums swelled up one at a time when they came through and it was very painful,i couldnt eat or close my mouth.If not take some ibuprofen as it will help with the pain.Ive been in agony over teeth a few times and i took ibuprofen and it helped immensely!
2007-11-27 03:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could just be a gum infection. Buy some Listerine mouth wash and rinse with that a few times a day. It may well sting, but it will at least kill off any germs around the area, and may even clear it up for you.
2007-11-26 23:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by martinowens5173 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call the community action clinics and see if there is help in this matter or call your welfare office to see if they can point you in the right direction and shame on that dentist he could have arranged something i know he has to make a living but if i was a doctor or dentist i would have to treat the patient or call your local hospital for information to
2007-11-26 23:18:15 · answer #8 · answered by dreamweaver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rinse your mouth 3 times daily with warm water and salt to ease the swelling of the gums which should help you to manage your discomfort better.
2007-11-26 23:16:17 · answer #9 · answered by bobe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmmm who gave you anibotics????? sounds like you have a abcess which no one will toucn until healed.
In situations like this use SM33 its a babies teething mixture it works fantastic.
Check with you GP you could be allergic to the antibiotic, I refuse to use any that make me feel sick
2007-11-26 23:19:58 · answer #10 · answered by cally l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋