Toothache ???? advice.

ScottyHOMeY · Dec 13, 2009

Miss Karee is in misery. She's got a toothache that's been coming and going all day and getting worse. Trick is there is no tooth where it hurts, just a gap where the had one out years ago, that has never bothered since. I've been in there with a light and a finger and don't see anything swollen or looking at all inflamed. No visible swelling on the outside. The pain is lower jaw and quite sharp, so I'm not suspecting sinus.

The customary pain killers are having only a limited effect. Poor girl's been in and out of tears all afternoon. Any ideas? Does one use ice or heat on such a thing?

ScottyHOMeY · Dec 13, 2009

Wrong board. But I'm still acceptin' ideas.

Tractor,Tractor · Dec 13, 2009

Break up a aspirin and let it disolve on the gum. If she is not very strong stomached use a couple of baby aspirin.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 13, 2009

Not trying to be funny, but I had a wisdom tooth removed a long time ago and was given tylenol 3. Only way they worked was have them with a beer. After the 1st few days to a week, gargling with warm/hot (generous) salt water kept things comfortable. Plain listerine may also help.

Good luck,

Dave

rrlund · Dec 13, 2009

The wife says Oragel,clove oil or whiskey. Trust her,she's a nurse. I think the whiskey goes interrnally by the way.

brian(MN) · Dec 13, 2009

I have had my share of tooth problems, but have not had an ache where there was no tooth. I would see a dentist ASAP. I have had root canal problems, that was pain nothing could control. Unless the dentist did not remove all of the old tooth he pulled, it could be root problems with an adjoining tooth. That was a throbbing pain that kept getting more intense, no asperin could control that.
Brian(MN)

John730D · Dec 13, 2009

I have been fighting an ear infection for weeks. Yes I've seen the doctor and dentist. Sinuses can hurt terrible. I have jaw pain that moves around top to bottom. Dentist x-rayed everthing and saw no problems.

Doc put me on Darveset. Dentist gave me tylenol 3 w/codien. I usually just take 3-4 advils every 4-6 hours as needed for pain.

I know how much it can hurt, I've almost been in tears.

Going back to Dr. on Tuesday. This stuff is getting old.

Rollie NE PA · Dec 13, 2009

It sounds like it is refered pain (from another tooth). Try some Oragel,even on some of the other teeth. Wish her well.

Walterdavies · Dec 13, 2009

If its on the uppers then its sinus inflammation putting pressure on the nerve. I get it all the time try something that will clear up her sinuses. A good nose spray will work sometimes but I suggest a good allergy pill like Claritine. Or see your dentist and explain that its not a cavity its a tooth that has been removed. There could also be an infection in the nerve end which will need some other meds to cure it. Either way if you can't take it down with what I said in 24 hours then go directly to the Dentist.
Walt

Nancy Howell · Dec 13, 2009

Do you know a good chiropractor? Mine does a little jerk on the lobe in a "j" motion that you can feel the ear open up and any fluids will drain.

Works great. She has a clientele of small children that she sees regularly to do this. They never get ear infections and never need to have the tubes put in their ears.

old popper · Dec 13, 2009

Years ago I had a lower tooth removed (the one behind the canine) and it never stopped aching. Turned out to be the wisdom tooth causing all my agony. Took the culprit out and had instant relief. Update: I just had the oral surgeon remove the last nine uppers on Friday. Still stitched up and eating soup and baby food. Good luck getting relief, nothing is worse than a toothache.

John730D · Dec 13, 2009

Mine is the BEST!! I will try him tomorrow when I am in town. Thanks Nancy.

Pete7 · Dec 13, 2009

My dentist prescribes Ibuprofen, 600 MG, (every 8 hours) when I have dental pain. It has always been very effective for me.

Dave 2N · Dec 13, 2009

If it's in the uppers--then I'll "Bingo!" what walterdavies says below. A sinus issue can make you think you are going to have every tooth in your mouth explode.

Mattlt · Dec 13, 2009

My Dad always swore by pure vanilla extract. Put some on a cotton ball or Q-tip and dab it on the area.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 13, 2009

Excuse me! I do believe there IS something worse than a toothache.

ScottyHOMeY · Dec 13, 2009

We're both grateful to be past that!

Nancy Howell · Dec 13, 2009

I have a "cold" right now and sinus pressure in the sinus cavities on the right side. My teeth on the right side, both upper and lower, ache and feel hot.

Sinus infections can cause major teeth problems. I have a friend who had lots of allergy/sinus problems over the years. The infection drained into her jaw and she now wears full dentures.

Doug in Illinois · Dec 13, 2009

That is what helps with mine, just let the aspirin dissolve where the tooth was. DOUG

Mark · Dec 13, 2009

Yeah....there sure is, Kidney Stones!

BCnT · Dec 13, 2009

Aleve worked great on my tooth pain till i developed an allergy to it...then i got that sucker yanked out...i got tooth sitting on a shelf where it can hurt all it wants to.

ScottyHOMeY · Dec 13, 2009

I learned to like Aleve. It takes longer to kick in that ibuprofen but works much better for me.
Unfortunately, my stash seems to have run out. We're getting by reasonably well on the recommended dosage of Advil until morning.

GeneMO · Dec 13, 2009

Captain Morgans spiced rum or Jack Daniels.

Gene

GA Dave · Dec 13, 2009

The pain is lower jaw and quite sharp

Be careful. That's one symptom of a heart attack. David..................

olddog · Dec 14, 2009

Had that prob for a while on one that was pulled. It was growing out sorta sideways, out of the gums, so had it pulled. Ached at times and still does now. Healed over but very shallow. I use "Anbesol" on a swab and it numbs it immediately, for a while. Advil for overall long range relief.

Cenexguy · Dec 14, 2009

My daughter had a tooth that she needed a root canal done to. The dentist couldn't get to it for a week. She was put on antiboitics for the tooth until then. What he told her to do for the pain was to place ice wrapped in a plastic bag on the flap of skin between her thumb and pointer finger on the hand on the same side as the tooth, and leave it there until that area was numb. There is a nerve in that area that runs up the arm and along the jaw to the top of the skull. She did this and the pain was gone. everytime she felt pain comming on she reapplied the ice. Worked like a charm. go figure!

Anonymous-0 · Dec 18, 2009

Rum works,just hold it near the aching tooth.All brands seem to work.

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