What relieves pain best for a wisdom tooth that is infected and can't be removed yet?
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Take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin.
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you poor thing!\n\n  Over the counter pain relievers, especially those with anti inflammitory properties, such as ibuprophen, taken at the maximum allowable dose for you .(depending on age and weight). Most adults can safely take 400mg total ibuprophen every 6 hours. \n\n Seek a second opinion. Most oral surgeons will remove them long before they are ready to come through. Unless of course, the wisdom teeth are not yet fully developed. Some dentist will not remove wisdom teeth if the root on it is not fully developed. \n\n  I would definately get a second opinion on removal if they are hurting you. \n\nfeel better soon!
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Good heavens! get another dentist! The one you have enjoys your pain far too much. the tooth is abscessing...you should be on antibiotics NOW. and an infected, abscessed tooth should NOT be messed with until the infection is done away with!
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You don't need any antibiotics if the tooth has been removed. The dentist probably gave you these as a precaution, however, if the tooth which was infected was removed, then the infection is gone. As long as you follow the instructions from the dentist as far as not eating on that side of your mouth for 24 hrs, no smoking for 24 hrs (which you shouldn't be doing anyways since you're pregnant), no rinsing your mouth for 24 hrs, and no drinking through a straw, you should be fine. And for extraction site pain, you can usually cut it with 2 extra strength tylenols. If that doesn't work, try combining the tylenol with motrin or advil (you can do this b/c they both do different things). Otherwise, consult your dentist.
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They didn't numb me but rinsed the area to make sure there was no  food in the hole and packed with a clove tasting product that stops the pain and keep air from circulating in the socket. A dry socket hurts like the dickens. This will really really make a difference. Do not suffer unneedlessly.
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The only way i know..is to go to the dentist. Tell them you are in terrible pain and they will probably work you in. Till then a little ora gel may help some.
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I personally have never known a general dentist that will extract partially impacted wisdom teeth.  They all refer to an oral surgeon.  Take out a loan and do what you need to do to get them taken out as soon as possible.  Trust me, you don't want them to get infected again because it's going to hurt even worse the next time as it did the last time.  I wish you the best of luck.
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Tooth Ache\n\nBegin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum becoz it may burn the gum tissue. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible. \n\nBroken Tooth\n\nRinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention. \n\nKnocked Out Permanent Tooth\n\nRecover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately. \nhttp://www.livermorekidsdentist.com/problems.asp\n\nTreatment for tooth decay varies according to how severe the decay is. \n\n-Brushing and flossing with fluoride toothpaste and/or receiving fluoride treatments may be enough to reverse early decay, before cavities have formed. for more info,see the link.\n\n-You need a filling if a cavity has formed. A filling is a material that plugs the cavity hole and restores a tooth to its original shape after your dentist has removed the decay. \n\n-You may need a crown if the decay is severe and your tooth is badly damaged. A crown (often called a cap) is a man-made replacement for all or part of a tooth. Crowns are also used to treat teeth that have broken or decayed so much that a filling will not work. \n\n-You may need a root canal treatment if the pulp of your tooth is infected. A root canal removes the pulp of a tooth. \n\n-You may need your tooth taken out (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. You may need to replace the tooth with a bridge or an implant. \nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw172598.asp\n\nThe following remedies can help soothe your tooth pain while you’re waiting for an appointment with your dentist. \n\nTry This First \n\nString it up. Sometimes, a toothache is caused by something as simple as trapped food between the teeth. These food particles actually irritate the gums, but the pain can radiate into the surrounding teeth, Dr. Stay says. So try rinsing your mouth with warm water to loosen any food particles. Then floss or use a water-irrigating device to clean between your teeth. But even if this technique relieves your pain, you should still consult a dentist to make sure other more complex dental problems aren’t contributing to your toothache, she says. \n\nOther Wise Ways \n\nGnaw a knot of Cloves. Take a couple of Cloves from a spice rack and place them between your aching tooth and your cheek—much like you’d use chewing tobacco. They can help soothe the pain, says Richard D. Fischer, D.D.S., dentist in Annandale, Virginia, and past president of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Let the hard seedlike Cloves soak in your mouth’s saliva for several minutes to soften them up. Then gently chew on them—like you would on a toothpick—so the soothing oils within the Cloves are released into the area surrounding your aching tooth. Leave the Cloves in place for about 30 minutes or until the pain subsides. Continue this treatment as needed until you can see a dentist, he suggests. \n\nLay on the ointment. If gnashing on Cloves is unappetizing, then consider using an over-the-counter tooth-pain ointment such as Anbesol or Orajel, Dr. Fischer suggests. Be sure to follow the directions on the label. \n\nMake some waves. Swishing warm salt water around in your mouth can help reduce gum swelling, disinfect abscesses, and relieve tooth pain. Mix a teaspoon of salt into an eight-ounce glass of warm water and use
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I know you don't want to hear this, but you must see a dentist.  You prob. have an abscess that needs attention. Putting off treatment by a dentist can put your health in danger, as well as your life.  Not getting help now will only make it worse.  I have once suffered a toothache from a hairline fracture in a wisdom tooth.  It was over the weekend and I thought I was going to go crazy from the pain.  No amount of Advil, oil of cloves, or any other remedy is going to help when it get's really bad.  I would never wish this kind of pain on anyone. There is nothing you can really do externally to help keep it at bay.  You need to have the infected tooth either extracted or opened up to let the infection drain out to relieve the pressure.  You also need an antibiotic to help get rid of the infection.  Don't wait, go as soon as possible.
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Of course the best way to rid yourself of tooth pain is to see your dentist. For temporary relief the best thing you can do is take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength. It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it will work better than Tylenol or aspirin. Salt water rinses will help if your gums are sore, but not for tooth pain. Again, please see your dentist as soon as possible, if your tooth is infected and left untreated it can spread to other areas of your body causing more problems.\n\n\nDO NOT ... I repeat DO NOT do as some people are suggesting and rub an aspirin on your gums... this could cause a burn and you could be doing much harm!
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Going to the dentist.depending on where you live there are emergency dentist that will work you in. Also a damp tea bag will relieve the pain. I know I am a retire dentist:)
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sounds like you have a fungal infection called thrush. you can use a product called gly-oxide. it's an anti-septic mouth rinse. it will sting, but you have to swish it around for at least 30-45 seconds. then you can spray chloraseptic in your mouth and swish that around...it will really help to numb the pain. you could possibly have a virus too...if that's the case, it just has to run it's course...usually 7-10 days for canker sores. if you're not getting any better after 5 days or so, or start to run a fever, go to the doctor...they might have to swab your mouth for a culture to find out what you have, and determine if you need antibiotics.
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About 5.  Plan to take the pain medicine as recommended, and when you get home, pack your face in cold packs or ice bags.  The pain will not be as intense if you prevent excessive swelling.\n\nA woman I work with just had one wisdom tooth extracted, and was back to work the next day.\n\nAdditionally, your fingertips provide a natural form of pain relief for most parts of your body.  When you need some relief, firmly grip and pinch one of your fingertips.  If it doesn't provide relief, try another, until you locate the fingertip that relieves your pain.  Then, use that as a drug-free pain reliever.
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Take ibuprofen/nurofen its an anti inflammitory, its the swollen gum around the tooth thats causing pain. Hot salt water mouth rinse in the area will help also. (Boil water, add half teaspoon salt, wait to cool then swill hard in area) may be sore but will help, do this every couple of hours to keep area really clean. Salt is a natural antiseptic.\nWould get a dental appt just to check if they may need to be removed. Try this though it will help. xxx
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Take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin.  And make an appointment to see your dentist asap.
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An ice pack is good\nClove oil, also called eugenol is better, (the local drugstore sells it) is good too. The two together is even better.\nCloves will dull or even eliminate the pain. Clove oil is also a good disinfective. \nAlso xylocaine hydrochloride, is a good painkiller. It is sold, as a cream, in the tube at drugstores. That chemical is the one dentists use to freeze gums. You can buy it in solutions of up to at least 5%, at the pharmacy. Make sure that the cream can be placed in your mouth. (some preparations are only for external, topical use, only.) \nOrajel is a similar product with a lower % of xylocaine. It is used to numb the pain of teething infants. It Is designed to be used in the mouth, on the infant's gums.\n But definitely see a dentist, soon. Something is causing the pain in your tooth. (the most common causes are bacteria in a cavity that produce gas as a waste product. The gas can press upon the tooth's nerve pulp to cause the pain. The process of dental filling of tooth cavities kills the bacteria as part of the treatment.\n    Neglected tooth problems, including decay, can develope into gum and jaw bone infections, called abscesses that are very painful. Abscesses require major dental work to clean up. (often including surgery.) \n    Neglected abscesses, neglected for a long time, can develop into life threatening infection of the sinuses and skull bone tissue that is very close to the brain. \n    A century ago and earlier, tooth problems with abscesses were a significant cause of death.\n    I am not trying to frighten you. I write this information out of  asense of concern, for you and others. (we are all on life's train Together.)\n    Generally, sensitive teeth should be investigated too. This problem often comes with aging (although not always). Stannous fluoride applications, by a dentist, often help. (there are other treatments including the more drastic gum surgery for really serious cases). and, also,  modified tooth brushing methods. etc.\n    Incidentally, if you are afraid of the dentists office, join the club. So am I.\nA caring dentist can use laugfhing gas (nitrous oxide to relieve the pain and anxiety). Don't be shy. Tell him of your concerns. It is very common problem. It is also not a sign of cowardness.\n    I was in special forces years backand  have suffered severe injuries with fortitude and rarely morphine, but I still get nervous in a dentist's office.\n    People with severe fear of dentists can go to dentists who will do all their dental procedures under general anesthesia! It cost smore money but it is worth it if that is the only way you will tolerate dental work.\n     I do not suggest that you have any such fears. I\n am writing this information for the your use and that of other readers.\n    Also, for those people who have money problems paying for dental work, there are ways to cut the costs significantly.\n    Local dental schools have dental clinics where serious seniour students get practice doing dental work. They are almost always very good and up to date in the science and art of dentistry. Also, they can take their time to do a superb job. (they are not paying for their nurses, nor their office and equipment!). Also, they are carefully scrutinized by highly qualified and experienced instructors who keep an eye on them and their dental work. (the work is often even graded!0\n    Again please take my advice and get to a dentist as soon as you can.\n    Good luck\nDan the Answers-Man.\nBest answer points are greatfully appreciated.
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Best have that checked out right away. I waited to long and it got infected. I was in the hospital for 11 days. (4 in intensive care) the dentist was a local doctor with out much experience. He tried removing the tooth, by pulling it giving me 6 shots of Novocain. it wouldn't come out and he broke it. Leaving small fragments in thus winding up in the hospital.\nThe wisdom teeth are said to be removed as soon as possible. If left they push the other teeth out of alignment causing pain and possible jaw dislocation. Seek Medical help right away, and remember...ice is your friend.