I have a toothache!

[Catshrink]

The tooth I had drilled out last week for a crown. I have the temporary on and I'm worried I might need a root canal. The pain seems to be focused on the outside of the tooth. I had a salad for supper tonight and haven't eaten anything hard or had any caramel. I try to avoid biting on that tooth.

So, I need to whine. I need sympathy. Do I use ice or heat?

[Mika]

1. Did your DDS tell you..

.. that you might need a root canal?

Are you taking Advil or something?

[Catshrink]

2. No...

He said that the decay wasn't near the root so I didn't need a root canal. But, the same thing happened 10 years ago.

I took some advil a few minutes ago when the pain got really bad. I should think it will kick in soon. Dang it I hope so!

Thanks for writing....

[Mika]

7. What do you mean by "the same thing happened 10 years ago"?

The pain, the crown, or that you needed a root canal?

Is the Advil kicking in?

[Catshrink]

9. All of the above...

I had a tooth prepped for a crown and several days after the drilling, the pain set in. A couple days later, I had a root canal.

Yes, the advil is starting to work. I'll probably take another one before I go to bed.

Thanks for your advice.... As much as I'd like to, I'm not going to hit the sauce. Advil + booze = bad tummy ache!

[LDS Jock]

3. Something that worked for me

with my wisdom teeth is a couple Tylenol PMs washed down with a shot of vodka. You can go to sleep then and forget about your toothache. Give it a shot.

[Mika]

8. Don't drink booze w/Tylenol or Advil

Don't give it a shot (or at least consult with your liver first).

[LividLiberal]

4. Advil is the best for a toothache. Maybe a ..

snort of something stronger?

Maybe you have something stuck between that tooth and the next one. Since it's really sensitive right now, maybe flossing would help if something from the salad got lodged between a couple teeth.:shrug:

[nini]

5. I'm having a root canal Monday Morning :-(

I know how you feel. But for now.. tylenol and some booze if you partake in that.

could it have been sensitivity to the salad dressing? :shrug:

[Mika]

6. DON'T drink booze w/Tylenol or Advil

Please.. do your liver a favor.

[nini]

10. isn't that in large amounts or often though?

I didn't realize tylenol though.... thanks for the info.

[Mika]

11. Hey Catshrink, how does it feel today?

Update?

[Catshrink]

12. Better....

I had a twinge of discomfort this morning when I chewed something on that side. I think it's just hypersensitive right now. I'll try to avoid chewing on that side and take advil when it hurts.

I get the real crown in about ten days -- that should help a lot.

Thanks for your concern....

[Mika]

15. That's normal

The periodontia around the tooth is bound to react from all of the trauma involved (reduction, impression, and temporization).

Be sure to tell your dentist about this sensitivity, if it continues.

Crowns generally reduce sensitivity to heat & cold, and help protect from further cracking.

(Btw, I'm a dentist)

[haele]

13. Ice! not heat

heat will actually make it worse. Icepack on the outside of the mouth, and clove oil on the tooth. Add onto that, the max dosage you can take of pain killers. Watch the exposure to steam, hot showers and hot liquids - they can inflame the pain, especially if there's already some infection or irritation to the tooth nerve.

A quick wash of half/half Tea Tree oil and rosemary water is also supposed to be good as a basic aniseptic if you have or suspect gum infection.

I had to go five years without dental insurance, and the above is what worked as I suffered through bouts of chipped teeth and gum infections caused by night tooth grinding and lack of access to regular dental service - regular brushing, flossing, and mouthwash don't always protect if you keep knocking off bits of molar in the middle of the night or you have a couple old fillings that are going bad.

Haele

[Mika]

16. Do you take vitamins & minerals?

Most of us do not ingest enough good quality minerals in our diets, and according to some, demineralization is reflected symptomatically by chipping teeth due to night bruxing. Consider a good quality mineral supplement as part of your oral care.

[TruShade]

14. I have my own toothache today...

the weekend sucks to get a toothache..DDS not in today. Good thing I had a stash or Darvocet handy....