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Walt,
Besides going to the dentist, what can be done torelieve a tooth ache?? It's getting worse and my face is starting to swell on the right side.
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
Hi ~
When I sent out me new email address, it didn't make to half the people on my distribution list! And I believe you were one of them. Please write to me at littledove4176@aol.com so we can keep in touch :).
Hope you are doing well - other than this toothache you mentioned :(
Sharon
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
Paulette,
I know you asked what ELSE you could do, but I am afraid that if your face is swelling, it's time for a trip to the dentist. Don't mess around with it - it can cause a real infection. I am sorry - tooth troubles are horrible!
Hang in there!
~~~8>
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
I think the smartest thing you can do is get to a dentist pronto. That swelling is sign of a serious infection. I know cause I did the same thing till my face and neck swelled up. I had to take penicillin and have an endodontist drill a hole in my tooth to drain the infection until I could have a root canal. The dentist also gave me a script for pain pills and applying an ice pack helped a little.
Root canal was my fear. I always heard horror stories but it was actually a piece of cake...especially when compared to the pain of that toothache.
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
Paulette, YOU NEED TO GO TO THE DENTIST! Unless you want to take an ice skate blade, and knock the tooth (and yourself) out the way Tom Hanks did it in Castaway! GO NOW BEFORE IT GETS ANY WORSE!
In Reply to: Yes, get to a dentist posted by belle on September 01, 2002 at 12:51:02:
Belle,
That's the strange thing about this toothache. I had a root canal over 20 years ago and have a cap over it. My dentist had to redo it a few years ago, along with the tooth next to it.
I'd been in a car accident back in 96, the seat belt let go and I went flying into the windshield with my head and then my jaw against teh dashboard. All the teeth on the right top of my mouth have had nothing but problems until a year ago. Now, all of a sudden I've got this horrible toothache.
I called my dentist, but it's a holdiay and he's out of town. The emergency dentist called in a script for antibiotics and advised me he'd see me tomorrow if need be. My face is visibly swollen, I've located a script for pain med for a fall back in June and had it filled. Taken four pills so far, and the pain isn't being cut at all. Feel like taking a sterilized needle and popping the absess which is on the side of the tooth!! All I know is that it hurts worse than my first toothache back in late 99. Appears I'll have to wait until Tuesday morning if I can make it until then.
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: To the Dentist!! posted by labrat on September 01, 2002 at 11:56:22:
Labrat,
I wish I was a normal person and got these things without it being a holiday weekend. Located a script which hopefully will knock me out for the night until this dentist decides to return my call. He's the one who is covering for my dentist for emergencies.
Gawd it hurts like someone put their fist into my jaw, and now it's throbbing. Any suggestions?? Help
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Paulette! posted by Sharon R. on September 01, 2002 at 11:18:29:
Hi, Sharon
I thought you fell off the face of the earth. Your emails kept bouncing back until I finally stopped trying. I'll make a note for my records.:-)Want to take this toothache off of my mind? hehe
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Re: Toothache posted by Mary on September 01, 2002 at 12:58:19:
Thanks, Mary
That's exactly what I've been attempting to do today. Drove to my dad's 80th birthday party and I didn't need to tell him or anyone else there that my tooth hurt. They all saw my swollen face.:-(
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
Hi Paulette,
The toothache pain can be temporarily relieved by applying acupressure to a point in the webbing between the thumb and index finger. Bring the fingers of your right hand close together and use the thumb of your left hand to push into the webbing about and inch, you'll be able to feel where the muscles meet, it will be a tender spot. You can also press this point while you're in the dentist's chair.
You can also rub oil of cloves unto the gums, goldenseal powder (from a capsule) works, too.
Hope this helps-
ktj
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
#1 - Ambesol, directly on sport of greatest pain.
#2 - Iced water, held in mouth @ 5 minute intervals.
#3 - Centerpointe, Dive and stay down there until Tuesday ;-)
Cold compresses for the face wouldn't be a bad idea now that the "message" has gotten through.
My biggest concern is that the dentist set you up. All bad things happen to me as a result of
poor dental work, the kind designed to generate repeat business. I got so disgusted, I decided
to look into tooth regeneration as an alternative to "allopathic dentists."
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
Paulette,
In Reply to: Re: Toothache posted by Dr. Andrea on September 02, 2002 at 01:01:17:
Attempted to knock myself out for the evening, however, woke up about an hour ago with stuff coming out of my eyes. Look like a chipmunk on one side of my face, but my eye nor my tongue feel strange. Only thing I'm experiencing is a headache which won't go away either. I just find it painful to close my mouth completely without it hurting.
Really surprised that a pain pill beginning with "P" didn't put me out for the evening. There's no way I'll call this dentist at this time of the morning. He's NOT my normal dentist as mine is out of town with his family. Mine would've met me at the office ASAP when I first called. He knows I DON'T complain unless it's a minimum of 9 - 10 in pain tolerance.
My pharmacy is now open 24 hours and I'm going to go there an hopefully get anbesol for temporary relief as Gregory suggested.
Around 7 o'clock I'll make that emergency page, and hopefully htis dentist will again answer my page. If NOT, I'll take this hinny to ER, a place I know I'll stay at for hours.
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
Paulette.
Listen to Dr. Andrea. This is a dangerous infection and is considered a dental emergency. The antibiotic may help prevent it's spread to the brain but only if the correct antibiotic is prescribed. Determining which antibiotic is difficult over the phone for this kind of infection.
Your danger is greater if this is an upper tooth!
Let us know how you do!
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.) posted by Walt Stoll on September 02, 2002 at 09:22:10:
I had a dreadful sleep last night as it just got worse and worse. Paged the dentist 7:30 this morning and based on what I told him he referred me to a specialist in either failed root canals, or possible split tooth. Strange as this is a tooth which broke off roughly 20 years ago. I underwent a root canal and cap, which stayed in place until a few years ago when it needed to be redone. Then the surrounding teeth were injured as a result of that auto accident back in 96, so one by one the other teeth went to pot. Yep, it's upper right secion of my mouth, believe they call it the bi-tooth.
The specialist didn't answer his 3 pages until 2.5 hours later, and that was at the time I was at the emergency dentist filling in for my dentist. He strongly suspects I managed to split the tooth, even though I kept insisting it wasn't a normal tooth, so therefore how can I split a dummy tooth. He tried to explain it, but it's still greek to me, and I told him I'd ask my dentist for his opinion. I'm freaking out as he mentioned an implant if they couldn't save the tooth.
All I know is that the pus blister finally burst driving to see this dentist, and he got a lot more out of it. He's instructed me to check back with my dentist first thing in the morning. My head is still hurting and only thing which almost helps is advil. Nothing else seems to be working. This is only the second toothache I've had in my 51 years of age, and I want it to stop NOW! Still look like a one sided chipmunk, but it doesn't hurt nearly as bad as over this weekend and early this morning.
BTW, I failed to ask this dentist what the severity of this infection could cause. Yes, I'll ask my dentist, but that won't be until tomorrow. Dr. Andrea's reply got my prompt attention, but still wondering what could've or might happen if NOT taken care of immediately. (sigh)
Will let you know what happens tomorrow. In the meantime I'll be swishing listerine around my mouth as learned it has 21%alcohol and that's why it numbed it so well.:-) Don't mind the numbing at all, just have to make sure I don't swallow any of it.
Take Care Of Yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.) posted by Walt Stoll on September 02, 2002 at 09:22:10:
I don't understand this but finding it difficult to keep
Take Care of Yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.) Hmmm It's An Upper Tooth posted by Paulette on September 02, 2002 at 17:00:03:
Paulette.
Infections under pressure in this part of the mouth can easily spread to the cavernous sinus which is in the middle of the brain.
I am glad to hear that it has started draining on it's own.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.) posted by Paulette on September 02, 2002 at 17:40:27:
Paulette.
The dentist knows that best. Your symptoms are due to the spreading infection.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.) posted by Paulette on September 02, 2002 at 17:40:27:
I went to the dentist this morning, took the pre meds and he took a looksy to find out how bad the tooth, roots, and bone were doing. Surprisingly, he found nothing wrong at least today and was perplexed. So, now I've got sutures and will go back for follow up.
Any possible explanation?
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.)--Dentist Findings posted by Paulette on September 09, 2002 at 22:16:15:
Hi, Paulette.
Is this the same dentist who saw you when you were bad???????? I cannot believe that he was. If he was not, didn't he discuss this with the dentist who did?
Were xrays taken when he took his "looksee"?
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.)--Dentist Findings posted by Walt Stoll on September 10, 2002 at 09:36:20:
This was my dentist who saw me the day after I'd seen the emergency dentist. At the time of seeing me, my mouth was still badly inflamed and he saw me again two days later last week. He took x-rays of my complete mouth in addition to x-rays of my bad tooth area. On the second appointment still unable to do anything due to the amount of infection still present, he gave me prescription to continue antibiotics and scheduled appointment for yesterday. My tooth was still hurting and it was still draining at times.
Yesterday, no x-rays were taken during the looksee. The original x-rays indicated definite crack in the tooth, so it surprised and distressed me after nothing being visible. My dentist was concerned about the tissue in the area of my tooth being extremely thin and some what messed up. It's no fun having sutures, however, at least today my mouth feels much better than yesterday.
What other possibilities could there be for so much infection, pressure, and pain?? Yep, I'll ask my dentist when I see him next week early in the morning before going to work. Believe I'll alert my work that I might be a bit later than normal in order to give my dentist sufficient time to take appropriate measures to determine what's going on in my mouth. So frustrating as I've complained off and on that this tooth is sensitive at times, but nothing. Unfortunately, I've got a high pain tolerance so I don't complain until it's unbearable. Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.)--Dentist Findings posted by Paulette on September 10, 2002 at 11:23:33:
Thanks, Paulette.
It is really hard to know from here but SURELY the dentist on the spot should be able to explain it.
Walt
In Reply to: Toothache posted by Paulette on September 01, 2002 at 09:32:09:
Good luck Paulette. Your condition sounds really bad. I am also experiencing a terrible toothache but no swelling (at least not yet). Hope you get well soon.
In Reply to: Re: Toothache posted by Frank on September 12, 2002 at 14:02:11:
Frank,
Hopefully you'll get to the dentist ASAP! My condition was very bad, however, is getting progressivley better. Oh goodness, I've got a new keyboard and having trouble typing as before. Hitting incorrect keys and having to correct the errors. (sigh)
The dentist opened it up and surprisingly found nothing wrong with the root or bones. So, he's going to refer me to a specialist as he believes the trouble is located in the Palate. Just what I don't need. I'm liable to just put up with it and hope it goes away on it's own. I so dislike the dentist.
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.)--Dentist Findings posted by Walt Stoll on September 11, 2002 at 08:54:00:
Well, it's been a while and I'm still with a temporary cap on that silly tooth.:-( Stays on 9 days and then starts popping off.
Early tomorrow the specialist plans on doing some sort of proceedure similar to a root canal, except it's through the gum. Yep, scared out of my mind and would love to forget about it, however, don't want that infection returning ever again. The receptionist said it's something like APICO if my memory is correct. That it needs to be cleaned out. Know somethings going on as it's starting to feel somewhat funny again. Not sore, just kind of strang and kind of tender at times. Will let you know sometime tomorrow providing everything goes well. Hopefully, I won't need to return for a couple of visits with this specialist. Know I'll need to return to my dentist as the specialist doesn't do any reconstructive teeth work.
Take care of yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.)--Dentist Findings posted by Paulette on October 08, 2002 at 22:37:21:
Hey, my friend,
How's your Barrett's?
Namaste`
Joanie
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.)--Dentist Findings posted by Joanie on October 09, 2002 at 08:04:31:
Hi, Walt & Joanie
Hey there friend. Can't seem to keep in contact with you since my computer went gapoot taking majority of my email addresses and personal files with it.
As for my Barrett's, the last time I had an endoscopy was March of this year, showed a definite improvement without Gastritis. However, they're not sure what's happening with me now and want to repeat the endoscopy. Not sure how I feel about that presently.
I managed to come out of the dental appointment this morning in one piece after all, without any major problems known of at this time.
The specialist proved to be very capable and I was surprised to see him using a microscope in the room during the procedure. Hopefully, I won't need to go through that again. He found no visible fractures, or cracks, however, discovered the infection was filling back up as well as draining some what. It was located at the very end of the posts under the gums, and he got rid of the infection. Did bunch of drilling of some sort, filled it up with some sort of calcium mixture to promote bone growth, stitched it up and let me go till next week. That's when he thinks he'll take out the non-dissolving stitches. Hmmm, last time I had stitches in my mouth they lasted 2 days before they were gone. Nope, I didn't take them out, it's as if they broke off one by one until none were left. Strange body chemistry or something.
I was advised my face would NOT swell up under any circumstances no matter what I did, however, that's exactly what happened. My co-workers were concerned about my appearance, as well as how my mouth sloped on one side due to the novacaine injections. Took a few hours to completely wear off. Hopefully won't swell up worse tomorrow morning as the dentist advised. Didn't ask him too many questions due to him not being able to understand me too well.
I haven't the foggiest idea on why it would take a period of years to build up to this point after an auto accident.
Take Care Of Yourself
Paulette
In Reply to: Re: Toothache (Archive in dental.)--Dentist Findings posted by Paulette on October 09, 2002 at 21:35:50:
Glad to hear about your Barrett's. Sorry to hear about the tooth. It's amazing just how wrong some people can be. Sounds like you should be his case study! Hope you're doing better soon.
Namaste`
Joanie
Lightwalking,
Gregory
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Re: Toothache
Posted by Dr. Andrea on September 02, 2002 at 01:01:17:
This toothache is serious. A swelling can make you very ill and can put you in the hospital.
If the swelling is below the jaw line and your tongue feels raised, it hurts to swallow, and/or it hurts to open your mouth - it is time to go to the emergency room. If the swelling feels like it is going up to your eye and making the area around your eye swell, it is time to go to the emergency room.
Otherwise, take the antibiotic prescribed and see this dentist ASAP.
Hope you are better soon.
Andrea
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Posted by Paulette on September 02, 2002 at 05:16:14:
Dr Andrea,
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Posted by Paulette on September 02, 2002 at 17:00:03:
Walt,
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Posted by Paulette on September 02, 2002 at 17:40:27:
Walt,
my head up. Feel very weak today, which is odd for me now adays. Is this as a result of the infection or the stupid antibiotics? BTW, what are the correct antibiotics to be taking to prevent this infeciton from going to the brain?
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Hi, Walt
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Walt,
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Hi, Walt
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