If you'll be getting Novocain, is it ok to take a basic pain killer beforehand or is that a bad idea?
831763
Actually it is Ok for you to take some over the counter pain med before your appointment as long as you follow the proper dose direction mentioned on the bottle. It does not interact with the local anesthesia. Make sure you take it with food and an 8oz. glass of water. Aleve also decreases inflammation as does aspirin and having it in your system as you are getting root cannal helps with your post operation healing and decrease your discomfort.
660958
I can't tell you that, but if you go to the dentist they can. If you can handle a little pinch, than you can handle getting a cavity filled. The shot of novacain is fairly painful, but not extreme. Then let it work it's magic, and tell them if you can feel them drilling. It's really not that bad at all. I'm ashamed to say I have had four cavities filled!
576025
Ask them to apply some numb spray before you get pierced. That makes it painless.
313554
I had all four of mine pulled. No pain they numb the area. fist they use a qtip looking thing to numb so you don't feel when they apply the anesthesia. You are awake and don't feel a thing. However you do hear everything that is going on. You will be fine it is not that bad.
1102486
From what I can find, it looks to be considered "moderately safe" and is used sometimes to prevent contractions in women who are having premature labor.  If your OB/GYN prescribed it during your pregnancy, it should be safe.  If you are unsure, you should call your pharmacist and OB/GYN.
490647
Before taking pain killers, try drinking lots of water frequently: 1 oz of water for every 5 lbs of body weight everyday!  Soda's don't count because of sugar.\n\nThis worked for me 99% of the time!
162300
Those two are opiate derived and will be hard to get. You'd have to find a site in a country where opiates are over the counter, and I don't know of any. Many other pain medicines however can be obtained from Europe or Canada. As long as they aren't a class controlled substance you should be fine.
1034429
I'd be more concerned about the effect of the anesthesia you will be undergoing next week. Make sure you have a pregnancy test before the surgery - some anesthetics are known to cause severe problems for a fetus - and discuss this with the anesthetist a few days before the surgery. Also talk with your maxillofacial surgeon (the one pulling the teeth) to make sure he takes the necessary course of action.\n\nMost painkillers will have some contraindications on the package. If not, call the pharmacist to see if there is a risk to the fetus. I don't think there are problems with an analgesic (Tylenol, etc.). You may wish to look at topical compounds (direct application) as opposed to general compounds (attacks pain everywhere), and make sure you find something safe to take for AFTER your surgery, as the pain will not entirely go away.
886462
My honest opinion for you is that it is going to suck for a bit.  You will have discomfort at first usually well controlled with pain medications.  You will also have to be wired shut for a few weeks (usually for about 6 weeks) where you will have to consume mostly a liquid diet.  Afterward, your muscles will be sore and tight. BUT, I PROMISE YOU, IT WILL ALL BE WORTH IT IN THE END!!!!!  I have seen and been part of a few of these cases and actually had a friend who had it done about a year ago and everyone that I have asked, would do it again in a heartbeat!  Hope that this proves helpful, good luck with it!
930259
I'd take 600-800 mg ibuprofen an hour or so prior to your visit.  Use Advil Liqui-Gel, because they will be in your system faster.  You can also swallow them with almost no water at all, if you have to be without food or drink.
761389
There will be a needle, but probably only one, to start an IV. An IV needle hurts less than a shot, because it doesn't go into the muscle, jut the skin and blood vessel.\n\nIf you are this frightened, make sure your docs, nurses and anesthesiologist all know. They can give you something to help or help you understand what's going to happen. A calm patient usually heals better than a terrified one, so they will help.\n\nMost general anesthesia is given--at least the part that you will actually experience--in the IV. They usually tell you to count backwards from ten. Few people get to six before they're asleep. It actually feels VERY nice, like happy, dizzy, and passing out, kinda like some illegal drugs. But it lasts only a few seconds, so don't worry.\n\nThe ONLY job the anesthesiologist has is to keep you asleep, comfortable and alive, and believe me, they concentrate fully on that job. You'll do fine.
1011071
I have had many, many procedures on my teeth and I wouldn't do it any other way. I'd take that over novacaine or laughing gas any day. When they use an IV it's a sedation and it's very light so you snap out of it very quickly as compared to true anesthesia. I say enjoy every minute of it...it's like going on a vacation and being totally relaxed and next thing you know it's all done and you're home.
1106572
Makes no sense to take 2 short acting narcotics together.  Take one of them and wait 4-6 hours and then take the other one and see which one controlled your pain better.  Then stick with the one that works better and follow the doctor's instruction.  If neither of them work well talk to your doctor.  Do not take more that 8 of either or in combination because Tylenol overdose is also possible.  Also make  sure your doctor knows exactly what you are taking including over the counter stuff.
1160630
I've had quite a few  of these.  The main thing is to get the infection out.  They will sometimes lance it to drain it off sometimes they don't even do that... Just put you on an antibiotic for a little while.  If they aren't going to try to save the tooth, they will then pull it.  If there are going to save it they will do a root canal.  I had several a long long time ago.  At that time the dentist did not give me anything either.  His said I had to be able to feel it to tell him when it started hurting.  It was really bad.  However I have had a couple more in recent years.  I had a great dentist and he NEVER made me to thru it without novocaine.  Also he would give you laughing gas and it made the experience not bad at all.  (But then again I LOVE laughing gas)  You just don't seem to care what they are doing.  Unless this is your regular dentist I might want to find somebody else.  There is no sense in going thru it with pain  (It's painful enough when you find out how much all this is going to cost)  Quite a few years ago root canals were up to about 700 bux a shot.. they if you have to have a crown put on it that about another 700.  Hopefully you have good dental insurance.    Truly the worse part is of the unknown.  Most people just aren't overly fond of going to the dentist.  Good luck
1168361
I'm a dentist.\n\nTopical anesthetics are borderline useless for toothaches.  Their benefit is more of a placebo effect.  Benzocaine is used exclusively as a topical, and certainly will not make it through the layers of tissue and through the bone to anesthetize those teeth.\n\nBe aware that terrible toothaches can sometimes become life-threatening infections rapidly.\n\nI would strongly urge you to see a doctor here who may provide some sort of temporary treatment for the tooth until you can have more definitive treatment in Italy.\n\nBy the way, 200mg Ibuprofen every 12 hours is child's play--assuming you have no liver or kidney problems.  A healthy person can take a maximum of 3200mg's of it every day--generally not to exceed five days.
964002
yes you can OD on pain killers BUT the ppl that do take mass amounts at one time and are usually on other drugs when that happens.  To answer that question.\nAs for your pain...NO I am not a Dr but between my hubby and I have been on/off pain killers for various injuries, surgries etc.  \nNo you should not take 4 at once to many!  Pain killers will build up in your system or basically catch up to you.  I would wait until the time and then take 3 again.  You will be fine and you will still be following his orders.  \nNow for your 3rd prob.  Your DR that your under his care will not take calls??  Again and he is too booked to answer a two second question?  I would considering taking my health to someone that cares a little bit more.  The DR sounds like he has more patients than he even cares to be bothered with...not a good feature in a Doc.\nOne other thing..Do not drink alchol while your on pain killers...your 3 pills will make you spin.
191283
a lot of people seem to be suggesting pills and painkillers. being natural is the best way for your body. you dont wanna be feeding on chemicals every month. Heating pads sound a good idea. not sure if we have them here, i tend to opt 4 a hot water bottle. Have a nice long bath, get your hot water bottle, warm drink and maybe some sex thrown in for good measure.