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Dealing with a toothache

Posted on 7/28/23 at 7:59 pm
Posted by Eli Goldfinger
Member since Sep 2016
32785 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 7:59 pm
I have had this scourge for 3 days and can’t get in for a root canal until Monday.

Dentist gave antibiotics and I’ve been pounding Tylenol & Ibuprofen, but nothing has helped so far.

It’s easily the worst prolonged pain I have ever dealt with.

Any advice to help ease the pain and maybe get a decent night’s sleep?
Posted by El Segundo Guy
SE OK
Member since Aug 2014
9572 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:01 pm to
Weed.
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Atlanta, GA
Member since Sep 2017
12856 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:01 pm to
Whiskey
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
35009 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:02 pm to
Watermelon
Posted by Eli Goldfinger
Member since Sep 2016
32785 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:03 pm to
Probably not a great idea with the high doses of Tylenol.
Posted by Lawyered
The Sip
Member since Oct 2016
29247 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:03 pm to
Sorry this tooth has ensured you’ll have a crappy arse weekend

Posted by Slippy
Across the rivah
Member since Aug 2005
6571 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:03 pm to
I feel you, bro. Happened to me about 6 weeks ago. Bourbon helped, but mostly I just had to grind my way through it. I had never been so happy to see a drill.

If you have access to Ambien, take one or two.
Posted by cassopher
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2010
701 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:03 pm to
quote:

Dentist gave antibiotics


How long have you been taking the antibiotics? Usually takes a couple of days to knock the infection down.
Posted by Eli Goldfinger
Member since Sep 2016
32785 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:05 pm to
Day 2
Hoping they start helping tomorrow.
Posted by lesgeaux
Member since Jul 2008
3362 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:05 pm to
Percocet
Posted by LSUFORLIFE
Old Jefferson, LA
Member since Dec 2005
105 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:13 pm to
Suck on ice

Bc powder

Squish salt n warm water
Posted by TTB
LA to L.A.
Member since Nov 2006
2251 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:13 pm to
Had the same problem a few weeks ago. Crushing pain in my left temple. Had to resort to booze for a few days. Endodentist did an amazing job with the root canal. I was literally pain free later that afternoon. Still have another follow up visit then the dentist has to put a crown on.
Posted by lctiger
Member since Oct 2003
3287 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:15 pm to
Sipping ice water may alleviate some, have to take a sip every 2-3 minutes. It equalizes the pressure for a short time.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
98922 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:17 pm to
Try a little clove oil.

quote:

To use clove oil for a toothache:

Add 3 to 5 drops of clove oil to 1 teaspoon of an edible neutral carrier oil like olive oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, or sweet almond oil. Dab a cotton ball into the diluted oil and apply it to the affected gums (not the tooth). Keep the cotton ball in place for several minutes to increase absorption. You should feel a slight warming sensation. There will also be a strong metallic or mineral flavor. Remove, and wait for five or 10 minutes. If you don't feel significant numbing, dab additional oil on the gums.


Verywellhealth.com
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
25576 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:19 pm to
Ha done that started on a Friday got my dentist to come in on Sunday but I didn't sleep from Friday morning to Monday morning when I was able to get the procedure (they couldn't do it on Sunday because it was more complicated than expected). The pain meds they gave me on Sunday did nothing. I could get relief by holding ice water in my mouth (which seemed odd to me) but it had to be almost constant so there was no sleep to be had. It was the most miserable I have ever been but as soon as I woke up from the procedure I was completely pain-free. Best feeling in the world.
Posted by jeffsdad
Member since Mar 2007
21376 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:20 pm to
orajell
Posted by Revelator
Member since Nov 2008
57852 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:24 pm to
Ora-gel
Posted by Gee Grenouille
Bogalusa
Member since Jul 2018
4747 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:26 pm to
It sucks that waiting three days in the business week for a dental procedure is a reality. I just had a crown put on for the first time and it flared my tmj up. Went to the chiropractor once. Won’t be able to get back for 3 weeks. Eating Advil is an awful feeling
Posted by Undertow
Member since Sep 2016
7311 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:36 pm to
Swish mouthwash on the affected side for about 10 minutes. It can kind of numb the area.
Posted by mattz1122
Member since Oct 2007
52753 posts
Posted on 7/28/23 at 8:39 pm to
Sending prayers and love
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