I’m having a wisdom tooth pulled out tomorrow, anything I can do to make the pain bearable?
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Having a wisdom tooth extracted is not always a painful experience.  It depends on the tooth itself and the skill of your dentist.\n\nThe best thing to do is to tell your dentist that you don't want to have to endure a lot of pain and ask them to write a prescription for you for post-extraction discomfort.  \n\nSleeping when you get home is the best thing you can do.  They will probably tell you not to eat or drink anything for a certain time period.  That's because the empty socket needs to form a blood clot and you definitely don't want that to come out because it protects the tissues and nerve where the tooth used to be.  For that reason you also don't want to lift anything for 24 hours after the extraction either as that could pop the clot out.\n\nA hot water bottle on your cheek may help as it will increase blood flow to the area.  I don't recommend a heating pad as you will probably fall asleep and that could be dangerous.\n\nJust remember it will steadily get better.  Sleep or distract yourself and you will be fine.
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Ok...for pretty much instant relif now, get a teaspoon or two of crushed cloves, put it into a hankie and tie it off so you have a little round ball, dip it in rum, bourbon, gin, whatever liquor you have in the house, and bite down as hard as you can on it, cloves kills the pain, and the liquor will help get rid of any infection that might be starting, not to mention while the bottle is open, have a shot or two, this always helps pain...lol...Then you can either pull it yourself or get it pulled by someone else...or all else failing it might get you through till you can back to the dentist for him to do it, which is probably the better idea...\n\nHope this helps.
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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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My daughter just had her wisdom teeth pulled last week (plus three others!) and she's doing fine now.  Here's what you can do:\n\nMake sure you follow your dentist's instructions for not eating past a certain time the night before.\n\nTell your surgeon you're nervous, and ask if they can prescribe a sedative for you.  They gave my daughter a valium to take the morning of the procedure and it helped her nerves immensely!\n\nAfter surgery, take your pain pills, and follow the Ice/Heat schedule exactly!  It really helped my girl.\n\nGood luck, you'll do fine!
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First of all you need to see your dentist so he or she can take xrays of your wisdom teeth and do an exam to determine if they are going to erupt properly and to make sure you do not have an infection.  To ease the pain until then take 800mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength .. you can take this every 6-8 hours as needed for pain... but be careful not to use Ibuprofen for an extended period of time as it can be harmful to the stomach.  To help with the pain in of your gums rinse with warm salt water several times a day as it has a natural healing and soothing effect on the gums... use 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of water.  But definitely make sure to call and make an appointment with your dentist.
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Get it out!!! Oh I totally feel for you and know exactly what you are saying. I am a dental assistant and I work in a dental office, however the doctors in my office did not want to remove my wisdom teeth because of the way they sat in relation to the nerves, etc. I waited it out, forever in so much pain before I finally saw an oral surgeon, who specifically deal with extractions opposed to general dentists. He did a great job, and no after effects, and all the pain is gone! I strongly advise you to get in there and get them out. They always warn you about the risks, they have to, but not to worry. You will be in good hands. Good luck!!!
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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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soak your fett n get a pair of those tiny scissors n cut right up the side of the nail or rip it out it will feel better.To numb it just put ice for 20 min.
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Awww, I remember when I got my braces on, just eat soft food, such as apple sauce, jello, oatmeal (sounds gross, but it comes in different flavors) and try making yourself some fruit smoothies with fresh fruit and yogurt and ice. Also, eat ice cream. Take some Tylenol (sp??) and they should stop hurting within the next week. Good luck and I hope you teeth turn out beautiful!
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Use a warm tea bag and gently bite on it (in the spot where the teeth were removed).  It has anesthetic (pain relieving) properties.  \n\nAlso take alieve or advil.
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You can go to a doc.  and have it either frozen off or burned off.  In either case, that will hurt like hell at first, be uncomforatable for awhile, then feel better later.
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Be brave and call the dentist.\n\nIn the meantime take Advil to help with pain and inflammation.
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Get some ambesol. When I got my wisdom teeth it itched instead of hurting, and that's what I used. Apply it with a cotton swab so that your entire mouth doesn't become numb.
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My son had all four out under anesthesia and got along fine.  I had 2 pulled without being put under - actually the apprehension was the worst part.  It only took about 20 seconds for each tooth and didn't really hurt.  Afterwards it was pretty gross and a little achy but not that bad. Take some pain pills and zonk out for a few hours and you'll be OK.  Just don't breathe on anybody - YUCK!
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If the tooth is abcessed, then you have 2 options.  You can either have a root canal and crown placed or you can have the tooth extracted.  Get in to see your dentist as soon as possible.  For temporary relief of pain, 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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Rinse your toothache away. Take a mouthful of water (at body temperature) and rinse vigorously, says Dr. Taintor. If your toothache is caused by trapped food, a thorough rinse may dislodge the problem.\n\nFloss gently. If swishing doesn't work, you can try to pry the popcorn hulls or tiny bits of meat out from between your teeth by flossing, says Dr. Taintor. Be gentle! Your gums are likely to be sore.\n\nTake a "shot" to numb the pain. Hold a swig of whiskey over the painful tooth, says Dr. Corn. Your gums will absorb some of the alcohol and that will numb the pain. Spit out the rest.\n\nRinse with salty water. After each meal and at bedtime, stir 1 teaspoon of salt into an 8-ounce glass of water (again, at body temperature), says Dr. Corn. Hold each mouthful, roll it around your mouth. Spit.\n\nTry a hand massage. When you have an achy tooth, this can ease the pain by 50 percent. Rub an ice cube into the V-shaped area where the bones of the thumb and forefinger meet. Gently push the ice over the area for 5 to 7 minutes.\n\nIn a study, Ronald Melzack, Ph.D., a Canadian researcher and past president of the International Association for the Study of Pain, found ice massage eased toothaches in 60 to 90 percent of the people who tried it. His research shows this procedure works by sending rubbing impulses along the nerve pathways that the toothache pain would normally travel on. Since the pathways can carry only one signal at a time, rubbing outweighs the pain.\n\nOil up with oil of cloves. People have been using this over-the-counter remedy for many years, says Richard Shepard, D.D.S., a retired dentist in Durango, Colorado. Most drugstores carry tiny bottles of the oil. Drop a little directly onto the tooth, or dab a little on a cotton ball and pack the elixir next to the ache.\n\nDon't bite. If the toothache is caused by a blow to the tooth, try not to use that area when you eat, says Dr. Corn. If nothing is damaged, rest for the tooth may restore its vitality.\n\nSuck on some ice. Treat the problem like any good bruise. Use ice, says Dr. Corn. Put ice on the aching tooth or the nearest cheek for 15-minute intervals at least three or four times a day.\n\nKeep your mouth shut. If cold air moving past the tooth is a problem, just shut off the flow, says Roger P. Levin, D.D.S., president of the Baltimore Academy of General Dentistry and a guest lecturer for the University of Maryland.\n\nOr keep your mouth open. Some toothaches happen when a person's bite isn't quite right. In that case, says Dr. Levin, avoid shutting your mouth as much as possible until the dentist can take a look.\n\nSwallow your aspirin. Don't believe that old-time remedy calling for placing an aspirin directly on the aching gum. This can cause an aspirin burn, says Dr. Taintor. For pain relief, take an aspirin every 4 to 6 hours as required.\n\nStay cool. Keep heat away from your aching cheek even if it makes the toothache feel better, warns Dr. Corn. "If it is an infection, the heat will draw the infection to the outside of the jaw and make the infection worse."
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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:)