My stupid tooth broke in half !!! Its killing me--what do I do?
456364
I would suggest either a great pain pill...or dish out the $ and go get it yanked
1128235
First, you need to call your dentist.  Different things will be done depending on how bad it is damaged.  If you broke it off far enough then a root canal might be necessary.  If it is only chipped with little damage then the dentist might just repair it like it was a cavity by using the porcelain.
28368
DAMN PAL! ...GO TO THE DENTIST!!!!!
491422
Wow, your mum sounds a bit harsh to me, especially making you pay......I'm not sure that she actually will make you though, getting fillings and stuff can be pretty expensive, so unless she gives you a LOT of pocket money, she'll have to pay for at least some of it herself.\n\nI don't know if you'll need the tooth pulled sweetheart, because I don't know how bad it is. If the tooth is very badly decayed (rotten) then it might not be able to be fixed I'm afraid and then it would need to be pulled out. But try not to worry too much about it, no-one except the dentist can tell if it will need to be pulled out, not even your mum!\n\nI don't know what pills your mum gave you, but if she gave you paracetamol you can take some ibuprofen as well which might help. You could also get some hot water and dissolve some salt in it, then rinse your mouth with it a few times, that's helped me when I've had toothache. I hope you feel better sweetheart, and well done for telling your mum.
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Save the pieces. If the break was relatively clean, your dentist may be able to cement the tooth back together as a temporary measure. \nRinse your mouth well with warm water. If you were able to save the tooth fragment(s), rinse them under running water. \nIf an area is bleeding, apply a piece of gauze to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops. \nApply a cold compress to the cheek or lips over the broken tooth. This will help reduce swelling and relieve pain. \nIf you can't get to your dentist right away, cover the broken surface of the tooth that is in your mouth with temporary dental cement, available in pharmacies. \nTake an over-the-counter pain reliever.
210913
If you are a child and it is a milk(primary) tooth, enjoy shaking it and playing with it. If you are a adult visit a dentist to save it.
405601
Should see a dentist, could cause bad issues and if you have bateria in the tooth i *CAN* kill you.. or the infection could get to you..\n\nBut take advil, tylenol, aleve.. ect.. try to find a doc Monday. - if it gets too unbearable.. go to the ER\n\nI've had a infected pulp, and i had to have a root canal. so i know all about this situation quite well.. But only thing will stop the pain is find out what is causign it and have it taken care of.
834845
It sounds like an infection.....although you have currently taken antibiotics you may need a different kind now....you may want to follow up with the dentist ASAP......\n\nI'm sorry you're in pain....good luck
926759
yes, write a note. ( i think she will understand)   \n\nwhen i was like 7 i dropped mine down the drain, wrote a note and had the tooth in a bag and money by the morning, weird huh?
503877
Hi Chloe, I'm glad your tooth doesn't hurt anymore. You must feel a lot better now. \n\nYou need to make sure you brush your teeth twice every day and floss every day if you want to avoid getting more holes in your teeth. You could ask your mum to buy you a fluoride mouth rinse as well which can help your teeth get stronger. \n\nYou need to go to the dentist every 6 months as well. I don't know if you've been doing that, but it sounds like the cavity you had was pretty big, so you probably hadn't seen a dentist for a while, right? Speak to your mum and ask her to arrange appointments for you every 6 months to get a check up by your dentist. That way, even if you do get any more cavities, the dentist will find them when they are very small holes in your teeth and he can fix them before they start hurting. Good luck hunny!
863191
give it a little more time and if it doesn't get better, go back to your dentist again since you may need your bite adjusted again, or the filling just wasn't enough and you may need a root canal. There's various reasons your tooth could still hurt, but it shouldn't hurt for no more than a couple of months at most. If it does, the dentist needs to do more work on it.
263094
go to the doctor and they should perscribe you somthing. you might have broke it. take some asprin
779676
DO NOT WORRY.  I have been worried like you before, after going to the dentist...after getting hit in the face by accident...and at other times.    It feels wiggly now, but the gums will tighten up around your teeth and then it wiggliness will be gone.  Seriously, stop worrying about it.  You can just leave it be and your body will fix it.  Really you have nothing to worry about.
742574
There really isn't anything you can do. Once it comes out, go to your dentist and he will tell you about replacement options.
478364
Wait until your dental problem becomes so extremely painful that 2 weeks worth of taking strong painkillers makes them  ineffective. Then book yourself in to get it fixed. You will be so extremely grateful for what they've done for you that you will no longer be filled with dread. I am speaking from experience !\nJust read the next answer - if it's a female dentist, make sure she's got muscles - if you need an extraction you gotta be sure she's got the power to do it right ! !
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sound slike wisdom teeth are trying to make their way out!  get some nuprin (it;s like tylenol only better!)\n\nBTW - you wouldn't see a crack generally and soething below the gumline is totally invisible.\n\njust saw your add on.... no wisdom teeth huh....\n\nhere is my recommendation....  go to a local KMart or sporting goods store or whatnot. get a football bit gaurd.  fit it to your mouth and try that while sleeping.  very possible in your sleep you are gritting your teeth -clenching your jaw.  it's not the same as grinding - no tell tale signs until you lock your jaw or some other horrible thing but.... the gaurds cost about $2-3 and i recommend getting 2 -in case you mess up the first one.\n\ntrust me on this it might be a simple solution.  if not, you're stuck unti the dentist comes a calling!\n\nGood luck and feel better - the nuprin still works great though!!!
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It will go away take the strongest pain killer you can find and get some sleep try to stay off the side in pain. Your teeth are very sensitive right now, so put the front to use, and stay away from too hot or too cold foods. I've been through it, hope you feel better