how do I make it not hurt. It's like on the back of my tounge and I can't eat it hurts so bad.
126375
ew...first, maintain proper oral hygiene...use some mouthwash to keep germs etc away from the site.  Also, they make non prescription pain medication for them..i think Ambisol (sp) is one of them, give it a shot.
1584
It sounds kind of bad, and isn't the hottest thing to taste, but I find gargling with warm salt water for as long as I can stand it will help.\n\nAlso, they have sprays that help, but they don't last very long.  \n\nWorst case scenario, go for the good stuff - ice cream to numb it.  :o)\n\nHope you or the person with the sore throat gets better soon!
68061
Braces hurt like heck! Take Tylonal or another pain killer, then chew gum while the medicine is in effect. You can also massage you gums by rubbing your cheeks/jaw with your fingertips in a gentle motion. Wax actually helps the wires from not poking your gum, but it doesn't help with the pain.
386003
omg I'm scared...\nhow about u dip your thumb in something that tastes nasty..so like that you can keep your thumb out of your mouth.
218958
Ice cold water will usually do the trick.  If it the chewing sensation you desire try low sugar gum, if u have to eat food to satisfy yourself eat fruit.  At least you wont pack on the calories and your body will get the vitamins and minerals it is probably lacking
56915
well think about it! biting your touge hurts right now imagine sticking a neddle thorugh it, yeah im will to bet it will hurt.   However fortunetly they give you painkillers so it tends not to hurt as much.\n\nBut just rememebr getting your tounge perced kills off many many tastebuds on your tounge and you cannot talk for like 2 days until the swelling goes down.
124371
Sounds like you have a possible dry socket.  In which case you'll need to go back to your dentist so he can pack it with a special medicated gauze.  He or she may also need to give you a prescription for antibiotics.  It's not uncommon for a dry socket to hurt more than the actual toothache did.  Make sure to get back in to see your dentist as soon as possible.  Preferrably before the weekend.\n\nIf your dentist is out of the office until Monday then he should have another doctor that is oncall for him.  If not then leave a message on the machine or with the answering service explaining the pain that you are in and request that the doctor call you in an antibiotic and a pain medication until he can see you on Monday.  If all attempts fail, head over to the emergency room and one of the ER docs will write you a scrip for some antibiotics and pain meds.  Hope you feel better soon... I too have had a dry socket and feel your pain.
514847
its not hypochondriac, you damages the nerves to some extent, hopefully you will recover completely and soon, keep doing gargles and talk to your doctor about an anethetic mouthwash which will essentially numb you up if you have pain, good luck
129003
Before you sleep take aspirin or a pain reliever. I just put ice in my mouth and keep it near where the pain is. It usually numbs the pain, and it dissolves so there is no clean-up!
494657
i don't know any solution for your pain but mabye a quick trip to the ER. Can you think of anything that you did that could have been a result of your possible dry socket? Hot food, drinking from a straw,smoking? The only thing you can do really is go to the emergency room and let them give you some pain meds and make sure your okay!
555463
It hurts like hell!!!! It feels like something sharp is poking on the inside of ur gums.\n\nMaybe in ur case it will take longer. juss think of it as a blessing! Mother nature must really like u!\n\nand who wouldn't u look good. rock on girl!
302507
You cannot go to the Doctor? You must\nnot be in very much pain then.\nBrush Your teeth with a soft tooth\nbrush with a good toothpaste or use\nbaking soda,rinse your mouth with\nwarm water. Then hold 1/4 cup of\nApple Cider Vinegar in your mouth as\nlong as you can stand it.Rinse again\nSEE YOU DENTIST ASAP Don't lose your\nteeth.
222397
I agree with everyone else...you can try gargling with salt water or half-strength peroxide or ice.  you can also go to your local drug store and buy orabase.  it's an ointment you put on your tongue which will numb it for a few hours.  it doesn't last forever, but it'll get you over the hump until the tongue starts healing.\n\ngood luck!
352965
don't open wide or clench your teeth and it won't hurt.\n\n\nactually, if i were in your position, i would have it looked at by a dentist. i would hate to have anything come between thanksgiving dinner and my taste buds
615392
Go to the dentist. He won't do nothin' 'til ya been on antibiotics for a week or so. Tell him it really hurts, get good pain killers. Save a couple for your next appointment, then take 2 with a beer, you'll be OK!!!!
196414
That's called TMJ or lockjaw. There are a lot of ways to fix it. What happens with TMJ is that the cartilage in your jaw bone is worn down. It's like any other broken bone, it needs to rest. No chewing on gum, or anything super chewy. You need to let your jaw rest. Also, talk to your dentist, there are mouth guards they can make for you to wear while you sleep. This mouth guard lets your teeth/jaw sit correctly while you're sleeping and most of the time solves this TMI or lockjaw problem you're having. If it's worst case scenario, which it doesnt sound like it is, there are a few surgeries that can be performed, most of these are covered by insurance. Put heat on your jaw and call your dental professional tomorrow. They'll know what to do. :)
34274
Put it on the back of your tongue and gulp it down with a big glass of water. The trick is to only think about drinking the water and keep your throat open. It's not big enough to get lodged or choke you.