Toothache and can't see dentist?

I've had a toothache all day in a tooth that I got a filling in about a month ago. It's not a REALLY bad toothache, but it's pretty sore, but unfortunately I'm 250 miles away from my dentist right now.





The tooth got a fairly big filling in it about a month ago and it was sore for a week or so after but then settled down and has been fine until today.





What's likely to be wrong with the tooth? Did the dentist not get all the decay out or something? Will I need a root canal now? What should I do now since I'm so far away from my dentist?

Toothache and can't see dentist?
Things to ease the pain....





Clove oil, at the chemist the actual name is Tooth tincture, and you get little cotton buds to apply it. Sticks and tastes a bit minging but its not too bad and takes the pain away.





Teething gel....i found this works better than bonjela. Doesnt last very long (20 minutes at the most) but it does take the pain away.





Co-codamol. The stuff that you can get over the counter isnt as good as the prescribed stuff, but takes the edge off the pain (dont over do it)


If you go to a walk in centre, they should be able to give you some stronger ones. But a side effect that i found was a tight chest (like bad indegestion) whenever i lied down





Warm towel/hottie bottie.....If you havnt got a hot water bottle, wet a small towel or flannel in the microwave till its hot (hot-hot!) and wrap it in a plastic bag. And just press it against your face.





If it is something to do with the filling/decay etc then you will need a dentist, but if you can get to a doctors or walk in centre, they'll have a look. If its an abcess they can get you some anti-biotics.





Hope that helps!
Reply:Could be infected. Try some Ora-Jel on it to reduce the pain then I would see a dentist as soon as possible
Reply:You maybe have an abscess in it now that will require antibiotics
Reply:Call your dental insurer and ask them to send you to someone closer to where you are right now. It could be infected. It's impossible to know until a professional looks in there.
Reply:floss and keep teeth clean until you can see the dentist.





You can also use a Non-Steroid-Antiinflammatoric-Drug which will kill the pain and reduce inflammatoric symptoms until you can see the dentist.
Reply:Someone told me that chewing cloves is good for toothache.
Reply:try rinsing your mouth with salt water.
Reply:cloves ease thepain
Reply:I deduce that the dentist has been experimenting with invisible cream again.
Reply:i think you should try GUMEX. its a lotion which will surely help you out of this pain.
Reply:Get an antiseptic mouthwash. Hold it for as long as you can stand it on the tooth. Do it at least 4 or 5 times a day. Couple of days your tooth will be better!
Reply:Gargle with warm salt water - this will not only attack any infection but will reduce any swelling and pain. If it was a filling which may have needed a root canal, your dentist should have advised you of that possibility.
Reply:You should phone/see your dentist as soon as you can, but meanwhile, oil of cloves, which you can buy from the chemist (pharmacy) is very soothing for toothache. You can also use regular painkillers such as paracetamol.
Reply:hi,sorry too hear bout ur sore tooth,





maby got infection but am no dentist,





ul just have t oo phone dentist get appointment one way or another.gud luck,
Reply:If's its a dental emergency, you could go to the nearest dentist - any dentist, and ask for an extraction. You may be prepared to pay for private, but should be nor more than say £60 (in UK).





The other viable alternative is a root canal which is much expensive. If the dentist press for a root canal (maybe to make more money) stand your ground and ask for an extraction. The vast majority of dentists will respect your choice in this situation.





Hope it works out. I have experienced similar.
Reply:It may just be the sensitivity of the tooth reacting to something hot or cold that you are eating, or it could be a hairline crack in the tooth, which is allowing hot or cold (or sweet) foods to irritate the nerve. Whatever it is, I would go see my dentist (or ANY dentist!) as soon as possible. In the meantime, you could try taking Extra Strength Tylenol or Aleve for the pain, and try to avoid extreme temperature foods.
Reply:I may be missing the point - why don't you just go to another dentist? Your local hospital may have an emergency dentist or just find one in the phone book. Toothache can be a symptom of some really serious issues - get it seen to rather than pretending it will go away by itself.
Reply:sounds like a infection and you need antibiotics you can go to your GP for them they will give them to you if you are in pain and they are nearer to you then you dentist...
Reply:I had the same thing and left it for a few days, now my tooth's completely f***ed up. Go to your nearest emergency hospital and get antibiotics, cause if the filling is quite big it might have irritated the nerve, thus can cause the abscess. U don't want that, so go to any dentist ASAP!!! If your tooth hurts - that means something is wrong. Don't wait.
Reply:It sounds as if you have developed an apical abscess which may require antibiotics and subsequent endodontic treatment. In the meantime try ibuprofen if you are not allergic to aspirin and not asthmatic. This will help with the pain. Unless you have a cavity in the tooth Oil of Cloves etc. may not be beneficial. Best to take this with food. You will need to get to your dentist fairly quickly before any swelling developes.
Reply:toothache is nasty. take a strong painkiller, i suggest ibuprofen and make another appointment with the dentist. i once had a tootache which didnt seem too bad and i did nothing about it, it then came back with a vengeance. trust me, u dont want to wait for that to happen! cant u register with a closer dentist?
Reply:PAP with some codiene. Can You prescribe yourself an prescription is that legal, Where you are?
Reply:Remortgage and get it sorted.
Reply:This might sound odd but it works





Hold an ice cube between your thumb and index finger, the base curved part. I think you do it on the opposite side to where the pain is in the mouth.





It all works due to the nervous receptors to pain
Reply:I doubt that your dentist left decay there. More than likely the cavity got too large %26amp; has started to kill the tooth. This is not at all the dentists fault. Call your dentist, set up a time to have an x-ray %26amp; exam done. They'll do a series of tests to see if the tooth is dying. If you're in that much pain, call %26amp; see if they can put you on an antibiotic. Good Luck
Reply:The people who say you need antibiotics because of an infection are incorrect. You have what is called irreversible pulpitis. Here's the deal.





If you get hurt anywhere else on your body (a cut on your arm or leg for example) it turns red, swells up a little then goes away. With a large filling the decay is usually close to the nerve or pulp. The bur the dentist is cutting which generates heat. When it's cutting close to the nerve, that heat can damage the nerve. It becomes inflamed and tries to swell. It has nowhere to go because the area inside the tooth is like a little pressure pot. It just feels like a constant pounding on that side that can radiate to your ear, your temple, and even other teeth. This happens anwhere between immediately after the filling is done to a week, month, or even a year later. Left untreated the pulp will swell to the point where it cuts off it's own blood supply. The pulp then dies and can subsequently become infected. That's when antibiotics become involved. Then you start seeing swelling. If there's no swelling, you won't need antibiotics to feel better.





Anyway, back to the important stuff. What to do? I don't know if I'd demand an extraction. That's like demanding the doctor cut off your toe due to an ingrown tonail. It's a little radical unless he looks at it and says "this tooth's gotta go." A dentist in your area can see you and help you out.


The cost will be a factor even if you go to your old dentist. He's done everything correctly and the tooth has dictated the treatment it needs. So don't hope for a discount from that aspect. The best root canal treatment is offered by a dental specialist called an endodontist. They do nothing but root canals and specialize on completing them painlessly. An endodontist is more expensive but like everything in life you get what you pay for. A dentist is capable of doing root canals as well, they just don't do them all day every day like the endodontists.





Know that after you get a root canal you will need a crown down the road. I would do it within 6 month. The reason being is that teeth become brittle after getting a root canal. The crown (or cap) covers the tooth and prevents it from breaking down the road. A broken tooth will likely need to be extracted. That means your money was wasted.





Go see a dentist where you're at. Get either pain meds to tide you over until you see your own dentist, or get treatment and feel better. Just make sure you follow up with the crown down the road.
Reply:This sounds exactly like wat i had to go through! Just like you, i had a large cavity that needed filling and so when i got it filled, i thought it would be the end to my problems.... not! Within a couple of weeks, the tooth once again began to give me problems...aching like crazy! I was around 7 hours away from my regular dentist and i just beared the pain. But when i got home and visited the dentist, he told me i needed the root canal! He prescribed me with penicillan and pain killers until the operation....i havent gotten the operation done but gargling with salt water reallly, really helps! it even stops the pain for days...
Reply:Might be an infection, might be that the filling has gone in so deep it's affecting the pulp, which contains the nerve and blood supply. If this is happening the nerve will die off and it will become very painful. If you can get to a dentist it might be worth having an X-ray taken...