Rightious Tooth ache

[NCUK]

any sugestions this shit is on a scale of 1-10 a 100000000000000000!

 

[n3ophy7e]

Ummm dude, you need to get yourself to a dentist as soon as possible! There is no other way around it.
In the meantime, Nurofen Plus and perhaps an ice pack applied to your jaw every now and then will help alleviate the pain.
Good luck!!

 

[moonyham]

Heroin is pretty good for a tooth ache i hear.

But seriously, you can either 1: Pull the tooth out yourself/get your friends to do it for you(better option). or 2: Go to a dentist and get them to pull it out for some crazy high price. or.. well option 3: Pay a dentist even more money and get them to 'fix' it.

 

[n3ophy7e]

Heroin is pretty good for a tooth ache i hear.

No.
I know you're joking but still, no.

But seriously, you can either 1: Pull the tooth out yourself/get your friends to do it for you(better option)

Ummm what?? I would strongly advise AGAINST this option. Sure, price might be an issue because as we all know dentistry is not cheap. But the risk of infection and subsequent complications from doing a home-job is way too high, increased pain being 100% guaranteed and the potential price of your life if the infection gets out of control. Totally not worth it in my opinion.

 

[moonyham]

Hey... people have been pulling there teeth out when they become rotten/damaged.. since.. since the beginning of history. But now its this taboo thing that only barbaric people do? Pfft, harden up!!

Risk of infection? Pretty low, the mouth is the fastest healing part of the body, and also there are certain(natural and chemical/drug) applications you can use to stop/dramatically lower risk of infection aswell.

Even if it did get infected, its cheaper to buy anti-biotics than it is to pay for dentistry, and the pain is no worse than it would be if a dentist did it, as long as youve got some sort of pain relief available(opiates, alcohol etc). Even still, teeth removal without pain meds isnt that bad anyway.

 

[dokomo]

Hey... people have been pulling there teeth out when they become rotten/damaged.. since.. since the beginning of history. But now its this taboo thing that only barbaric people do? Pfft, harden up!!

Risk of infection? Pretty low, the mouth is the fastest healing part of the body, and also there are certain(natural and chemical/drug) applications you can use to stop/dramatically lower risk of infection aswell.

Even if it did get infected, its cheaper to buy anti-biotics than it is to pay for dentistry, and the pain is no worse than it would be if a dentist did it, as long as youve got some sort of pain relief available(opiates, alcohol etc). Even still, teeth removal without pain meds isnt that bad anyway.

wow..... just, wow..

 

[ilovescripts]

wow..... just, wow..

Yeah, I had awful pain that I dealt with prior to my wisdom tooth extraction (severely impacted, had cavities and exposed nerves - yeah I was procrastinating due to extreme anxiety...). I was drinking everyday to deal with the pain until I could get in to the surgeon and MAN was the recovery a breeze. The pain prior to surgery was so bad that I was barely sleeping for ~3 weeks as I waited to be scheduled in for surgery. I'd get 30-80 min naps several times during the day so needless to say, lack of sleep + huge amounts of alcohol + OTC pain killers (my poor liver ) .....

As stated earlier, just use cold compresses (20 mins on, 20 mins off), an OTC pain medication and make that appointment! Hopefully they'll put you on some antibiotics that may alleviate some pain, and get rid of any infection.

 

[fatstep]

Usually ibuprofen works great for teeth because most pain is from inflammation, but opiates work too, no better though.

 

[Help?!?!]

Get one of those small bottles containing benzocaine. Its great to numb anything including teeth.

 

[n3ophy7e]

Usually ibuprofen works great for teeth because most pain is from inflammation, but opiates work too, no better though.

Even better, get some Nurofen Plus
Ibuprofen + Codiene = win!

But now its this taboo thing that only barbaric people do?

Please, by all means, quote the part of my post where I said only barbaric people pull their own teeth.

Risk of infection? Pretty low, the mouth is the fastest healing part of the body

Yes I wholeheartedly agree, that is a fact. But the mouth also has extremely high levels of bacteria

All of this aside, in most developed countries you can get dentistry subsidised by the government, so seeing a dentist shouldn't be a major problem even if you have financial constraints.
NCUK, where abouts are you situated? Are you on a dental plan, or have you looked in to any dental treatment for this problem?

 

[HairyChicken]

Hi. Sorry about your trouble. Unfortunately, the only help likely to work which is also safe, is going to be dentist, who can give you a shot of an anesthetic (often lidocaine + epinephrine), or others, plus ibuprofen/stronger pain meds (usually opiates) to deal with the pain until the problem is fixed. If there is an abscess (infection), it will need to be drained, treated with appropriate antibiotics, and fixed/treated by the dentist. Please do not try any self-fixing at home, as this could very well worsten the problem and be dangerous, not to mention more painful potentially. If money is an issue, you could always go to an ER, where they could temporarily give you something to deal with the pain, and refer you to a dentist, which ofc, will cost money. Often dental schools will offer big discounts by allowing students to work on your teeth, which may or may not be an option. Hang in there, and good luck whatever u do.

 

[moonyham]

Please, by all means, quote the part of my post where I said only barbaric people pull their own teeth.

I didnt mean to say YOU said that, im simply talking in general about how most people feel. Its generally frowned upon far more than it should be.

Yes I wholeheartedly agree, that is a fact. But the mouth also has extremely high levels of bacteria

'Bacteria'... oh NO! not BACTERIA. That stuff thats.. well, EVERYWHERE. If you knew anything about bacteria or 'germs' and the mouth, youd know that the bacteria in your mouth arent harmful, infact they are often HELPFUL - hence, the fast healing time. Its 'infectious bacteria' that causes infection, and well, theres not really any of that in your mouth.

No doubt, by your comment, your knowledge in this area is all from some womans magazine article titled 'top 10 dirtiest places on the body' which ranked each area in accordance to 'how many bacteria' live there, not in accordance to what TYPE. So ill forgive you

All of this aside, in most developed countries you can get dentistry subsidised by the government, so seeing a dentist shouldn't be a major problem even if you have financial constraints. ?

If this was true, then why is tooth/gum health so LOW in developed countries when developed countries have such HIGH rates of dentists? I mean, if dentistry 'shouldnt be a major problem' even with 'financial constraints', then why do so many people in western/developed countries complain about not being able to afford to go to dentists?

Fact is, most countries DONT have any sort of government assistance to do with dental. And even when they do, they have ridiculous restrictions like only covering fillings, or coverage stopping when your 18.

 

[n3ophy7e]

'Bacteria'... oh NO! not BACTERIA. That stuff thats.. well, EVERYWHERE. If you knew anything about bacteria or 'germs' and the mouth, youd know that the bacteria in your mouth arent harmful, infact they are often HELPFUL - hence, the fast healing time. Its 'infectious bacteria' that causes infection, and well, theres not really any of that in your mouth.

No doubt, by your comment, your knowledge in this area is all from some womans magazine article titled 'top 10 dirtiest places on the body' which ranked each area in accordance to 'how many bacteria' live there, not in accordance to what TYPE. So ill forgive you

moonyham, please do not try to insult my intelligence mate, you have no idea of my scientific background so please do not make assumptions about my knowledge (or supposed lack thereof) in any area. Likewise I do not know the extent of your knowledge in any particular area, so you will notice I do not make any rude or disrespectful assumptions about your intelligence. I would appreciate it if you did the same for me. Thanks.

 

[moonyham]

moonyham, please do not try to insult my intelligence mate, you have no idea of my scientific background so please do not make assumptions about my knowledge (or supposed lack thereof) in any area. Likewise I do not know the extent of your knowledge in any particular area, so you will notice I do not make any rude or disrespectful assumptions about your intelligence. I would appreciate it if you did the same for me. Thanks.

Haha i was just having a bit of a laugh dont have to be so serious.

Besides, i dont have to try. ()

 

[Busty St Clare]

'Bacteria'... oh NO! not BACTERIA. That stuff thats.. well, EVERYWHERE. If you knew anything about bacteria or 'germs' and the mouth, youd know that the bacteria in your mouth arent harmful, infact they are often HELPFUL - hence, the fast healing time. Its 'infectious bacteria' that causes infection, and well, theres not really any of that in your mouth.

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It's not so much the bacteria that makes the mouth a dangerous place for infection, it is the routes that this infection can track that makes it a problem. Swelling under the jaw will track down the fascia of the neck with the risk of blocking the airway... if you are lucky. More often or not it will track into the pericardium (around the heart) from which death is all too common. Infections in the top jaw can tract easily to the brain via vascular systems such as the cavenous sinus. Any infection that enters the bloodstream can be deadly and causses death more often than you realise. Unlike an arm that will swell, the boney nature of the jaws mean it will painful due to increased pressure.

You talk about people dealing with dental infections for thousands of years, but have you ever asked yourself why the age expectancy 100 years ago was less than 40 yr old? I'm telling you now that the number of deaths from infections such as dental abscesses far out numbered the number from cancers.

To the OP, grab some antibiotics and plenty of pain killers (ibuprofen + codiene if you are lucky enough not to be in the States). It will take 2-3 days to take away the infection (I'm assuming it is an abscess) then get your self to a dentist to treat it properly. By all means have a crack at extracting it your self, you can't do too much damage. At best you will crush the crown, leaving the infected roots below the gum. I love patients who decoronate teeth in garden sheds. It turns a simple $200 extraction into a more expensive surgical extraction without any effort from me.

 

[moonyham]

It's not so much the bacteria that makes the mouth a dangerous place for infection, it is the routes that this infection can track that makes it a problem. Swelling under the jaw will track down the fascia of the neck with the risk of blocking the airway... if you are lucky. More often or not it will track into the pericardium (around the heart) from which death is all too common. Infections in the top jaw can tract easily to the brain via vascular systems such as the cavenous sinus. Any infection that enters the bloodstream can be deadly and causses death more often than you realise. Unlike an arm that will swell, the boney nature of the jaws mean it will painful due to increased pressure.

You talk about people dealing with dental infections for thousands of years, but have you ever asked yourself why the age expectancy 100 years ago was less than 40 yr old? I'm telling you now that the number of deaths from infections such as dental abscesses far out numbered the number from cancers.

To the OP, grab some antibiotics and plenty of pain killers (ibuprofen + codiene if you are lucky enough not to be in the States). It will take 2-3 days to take away the infection (I'm assuming it is an abscess) then get your self to a dentist to treat it properly. By all means have a crack at extracting it your self, you can't do too much damage. At best you will crush the crown, leaving the infected roots below the gum. I love patients who decoronate teeth in garden sheds. It turns a simple $200 extraction into a more expensive surgical extraction without any effort from me.

Well the whole reason as to why life expectancy was shorter is only partly due to dental infections. I mean, trying to convince you otherwise is pointless, because well.. because anyone whos got a specialized profession in medicine(dentist, chiropractor, optometrist and so on) thinks that the subject they study and practice and heal people from is like THE BIGGEST health concern. In short, every specialist things there specialty is the most important one.

But, ill still have a rant. The #1 reason why people didnt live very long beyond 100 years ago is because of lack of clean drinking water, due to lack of clean water sources and the fact no one actually knew how to clean water till relatively recently(boiling etc). Infact if you look at many nations that are still extremely poor/underdeveloped, youll find that bad drinking water is the biggest killer by FAR.

So yeah, im not saying tooth infection wasnt a killer in the past.. but it certainly was not, by any means, a major contributor to the large scale of things.

Oh and, unlike other infections(cuts, stabs) which can become infected before you actually realise, infections of the mouth are EXTREMELY noticable right from the start. Due to pain, and the fact redness occurs so easily when infection is in the mouth due to the structure of gums. So youd have to be pretty fucking stupid or ignorant to die from an infection in your mouth.

 

[8L4YN3]

Bah

Anyways, after a bad experience with going to the ER in insane amount of pain, i now feel guilty for saying i'm in pain and asking for some kind of releif. The nurses and doctors dont give a shit about you it seems. So yeah don't 100% expect to get anything stronger than codeine and ibuprofen from the hospital.

 

[simonadebisi]

I had a toothache about 2 months ago and the pain was just as bad as your describing, never felt anything like it in my life, try swishing salt water in your mouth and spitting it out for a lot of tooth aches that is a very short term immediate relief solution, and it will also help to get rid of any infection,

you could also try orajel but be careful about how much you use and how often you use it, over dose on this stuff can be bad

i finally got to the dentist and its been 2 months since then, and my tooth extraction isnt for another 2 months, its insane, they gave me Tylenol 3s and amoxicillin for the infection, but by the time i got that filled the pain had pretty much totally stopped ( i think the infection went away on its own) and its been a few months and i still havent felt any pain since, but it will probably come back if i dont get it pulled

 

[hellkitten]

Go see a dentist!!!

I've never had a cavity or anything of the sort, but once I had the most intense toothache of my life for the first time when I was 21 and it turns out my wisdom teeth were growing in funny and pushing my teeth weird. Which didn't show any signs until I was 21! If I wouldn't have gone to the dentist when I did the damage could have detrimental...

Teeth are not something to mess around with. You only get one set for the rest of your life.

 

[bit_pattern]

Take a tramdol 200, bust it in half so it doesn't slow release, THEN get yourself to a dentist