wingnut Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Hi, had a back tooth removed on friday, had to wait 2 weeks for the abcess to go ( antibiotics ), since the dentist (butcher ) removed the tooth, my face has swollen up, all my teeth ache ?, and the pain killers i was told to take only seem to take the edge off for a short while before it comes back. It seems worse now than when i had the bloomin abcess Does any body have a decent cure ?, what type of pain killerswork the best ? Any advice greatly appreciated. Regards Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazguevara Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Gin, seriously, put some in your mouth and hold it over the tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 suicicide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polester Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 when I had my wisdom teeth out i found the only ones that worked were nurofen plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I have a chipped back tooth which happened yesterday eating bacon of all things i took some anadin which took the pain off pretty quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 i do feel for you mate, ive been through similar latley. get some codine, morphine and other bits. your GP wont give em, but if you go to the out of hours tonight, and tell them that your in agony, they will give it to you. get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staglioni Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 try 400 mg ibrupefen worked for me mate worse pain going good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 a good bottle of whiskey that used to help me when i had tooth ache trouble was i was using it all the time and liking it so took the plunge a had the tooth pulled just hope your abcess hasnt spread through to your other teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazguevara Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 If you can't drink try ibuprofen or naproxen, that's what I have for bad nerve pain in my back, usuallu 600mg ibuprofen 3 times a day, however just in case something goes wrong I have to say you should consult a doctor and not listen to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeylove Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I tried pretty much everything last week when my tooth was bad, they all work the first time you take them then have little effect. Good luck though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) If I were you I would see the dentist again or even GP . The trauma of pulling an infected tooth can be really painful with swelling,redness,pain etc but if you are feeling LOTS worse then let the experts have a look. Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are good for dental pain. Check the instructions though. Ps the whisky a good idea too. Edited June 29, 2008 by vole21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 i do feel for you mate, ive been through similar latley. get some codine, morphine and other bits. your GP wont give em, but if you go to the out of hours tonight, and tell them that your in agony, they will give it to you. get well soon. hey mart get me some of that morphine stuff how much mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 i had an absess in an eye tooth. tried root canal work but it kept reoccuring.i had `nt slept for 3 days and nights and got to the dentist. he took a look and said i`ll precribe anti biotics come back in a week.after asking him to pull it he said he could`nt as freezing it would react with the abssess and give me big trouble.i ended up asking him to pull it without any numbing but when the tooth came out instant relief. now wear a plate and it does nt ever hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staglioni Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 only trouble with ibuprefen it can realy hurt your stomach if you have bad guts take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazguevara Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 only trouble with ibuprefen it can realy hurt your stomach if you have bad guts take care This is true although I've never had any trouble, it can really mess some people up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifiden Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 i find good combination to be 2 paracetomol & 1 ibubrofen, painkillers & anti-inflamatory together. tis safe as i take this combo myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 From PH5172 the witchdoctor hunter ( i was stuck in kenya in the outback with toothache) - Try some clove oil on a cotton bud on the gums - tastes foul but works Usually found in health food shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 When my wisdom teeth were coming through i used to drink rum or anything 40%+ i could find, just keep it on the tooth for a minute or so. Repeat as many times as you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 [freezing it would react with the abssess and give me big trouble. I think you may have a point here, he injected my jaw 10 times, tried to take the tooth out and i nearly hit the ceiling, he then proceeded to give me another needles worth of injections, left me for another 5 minutes, before trying again, tried again and broke the tooth trying to get the damn thing out, then had to dig away in my lower jaw to try and break the roots out. if it hasn't got any better after trying SOME of the suggestions (apart from suicide ) i will try NHS direct later on. Last thing i want to do is face a classroom full of contractors tomorrow with a swollen face, and dribbling out the corner of my mouth Thanks for the info & support regards Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazguevara Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) When I've had an actual hole in the tooth I've also put an asprin over it to desolve, that worked pretty well. Try some clove oil on a cotton bud on the gums - tastes foul but works This is one of the oldest cures for toothache as well as chewing on willow! The old ones are sometimes the best ones! Edited June 29, 2008 by bazguevara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubix Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I had all four of my wisdom teeth out at once. You've probably done what i did and sucked out the blood clot which it needs to protect itself, and exposed the bone - thats the agony. You need to get back to the dentist ASAP and they pack it out with something. It wont go away on its own I'm afraid. If you are swollen you may have an infection. I saw my teeth after they were out, there were chunks of bone attached to them all. Have you a temperature? anything over 37 C is a bit high, over 37.5 (under tounge, armpit is .5 degee lower) and you have an infection. That much pain is telling you something's not right. Go to casualty if it's too bad. I wished I paid more attention they said dont drink any fluids or smoke for 18 hours, and try not to sallow - thats what did me in. Utter agony I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 ph had it right, cloves or oil of cloves. Buy them whole and remove the head, either use the head applied direct to the area in pain or pulp them with a tiny amount of water and apply as a paste. I swear it stopped me from tearing the house apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 NHS direct will direct you to the Dentist or GP mate.You need to see someone.They will help you get in there quick though hopefully.Give them a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) I have just rung NHS direct, they told me to take 2 x co codamol ( dissolvable ) and 1 x 400Mg ibuprofen, and get back to see the dentist on monday morning, thats not going to be easy as i have a class full of contractors on a training course tomorrow and i can't cancel as they are travelling from all over the country. I will try the tablets, and see how i go from there, and see if i can get in after i have finished work. Excuse me , i have just remembered a joke some one told me a long time ago. When is the best time to see a dentist ? toothhurty in the afternoon Thanks a lot guys Edited June 29, 2008 by wingnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubix Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Also I used crushed ice inside and ice pack outside, that numbed it and reduced the swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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