HELP!!! How to ease this toothache?

both of my wisdom tooth is aching. my gums are swollen on both sides. i can't undergo the surgery yet coz my exam is coming soon. the toothache causes fever too. i've taken painkillers and antibiotics but it's still painful and i'm still feverish. i feel like dying. i have to hold on for two weeks more. Gosh i really need to do my assignments and study 4 my exam next week. HELP!!!

HELP!!! How to ease this toothache?
I now this is the worst pain ever! but you will need to give the antibiotics time to kick in. which can be anything up to 3days once they take hold a lot of your discomfort will go.





What you Can do in the mean time is to use a "Very warm" Salt Water mouth this along with the pain killers will help in removing the "pressure" brought about by the infection.
Reply:If you have a fever, call the doctor. You may have an infection in there, especially with swelling. You may need a second dose of that antibiotic. Have you tried OTC ambesole? They have adult strength, not just baby strength. Keep up the pain killers too. Even if you must continue around the clock. It may make this process bearable.
Reply:you really should have the surgery ASAP.... your head is not a good place for infections to brew.





in the meantime, take advil for swelling, tylenol for fever, and use clove oil or Anbesol for gum pain in the short term (ie when you have to study or write the exam).





toothaches SUCK!
Reply:In my opinion I'd find another dentist. In my whole life (I'm 60) I've never gone to a dentist that will leave you in pain. Most will let you show up first thing in the morning on an emergency basis. The only problem you have right now is it's the weekend. Some will see emergencies on the weekend.
Reply:take a towel make it hot by using iron but remember don't make it too hot so it will burn your cheek .


Then put it on your cheek , i think it will work.:)





best luck for your exams!
Reply:Consult with a/your dentist





ambosol or oralgel extra strength





Motrin - ibuprofen for pain





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clove oil





Tylenol - for fever


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a heating pad





hot shower letting the water run on and around the outside of the area seems to help





it usually takes at least 3 days for the antibiotic to work





You might ask your dentist about Tylenol #3. (or something similar)





Tylenol #3 has a dash of codine for pain
Reply:Once the surgery is done, you'll have less pain than you have now and you certainly won't be suffering from an infection. The surgery is done in the office and the pain afterwards is not at all severe. Go and do it or you may be too sick to think, study, or even take your exams.
Reply:Dang girl ouch i really feel for you.You really need to get some better pain killers and not to scare you but you don't want to get an absess and have it bust up in there.For pain like that i wet an asprin just a drop and put it on the bad tooth and it will take a way most of the pain ffor a short while.
Reply:Peridontal disease also? I have rinsed a lot with salt water. Salt is a great leaching agent, helps take the swelling down. I have also self cleaned with a dental pick. May bleed but that also helps reduce the swelling. If they are that infected, the gums, pain pills usually do not help much. Try the above.
Reply:I've had all my wisdom teeth removed and it's really not a big deal. Not even a very painful recovery. If you are in a lot of pain then I would suggest that you go ahead and have them extracted because the pain you are going through right now will cause you more problems while studying and during your exam than the minor discomfort you will have after the extraction. Besides, they usually good pain meds after an extraction that work wonders and make you happy at the same time.
Reply:In terms of the pain, get some cotton wool, soak it in clove oil and put it on the tooth, it will soothe the pain trust me I know!!! It beats out half a bottle of brandy believe it or not!!





Keep in mind this is a temporary solution, you need to get it seen by a specialist as soon as possible especially if you are feverish, sounds like you've got an infection.





Love, you don't have 2 weeks. Your exams might be scr ewed. Can you not apply for a compassionate exemption? To not be able to is inhumane!!!
Reply:Your teeth are infected dear. You really, really need to call and see a doctor. In 2 weeks you could sincerely be in the hospital. Fever and swelling is serious.


You need to call to get special dispensation (a delay on your test due to illness), your doctor could vouch for this if it becomes necessary.


But you most definitely need medical evaluation.





What's going on inside the teeth areas is what's causing the pain. Having them removed is a breeze compared to where you are now. But infection can travel throughout the system in 2 weeks!
Reply:Please please please be very careful, I understand that finals are important, but when I was growing up I had a neighbor who went on vacation to Florida. While she was there she got an infection because of one of her teeth. She put off treatment until she got home, but by then it was too late. She ended up paralyzed and in a wheel chair for the rest of her life.


If you still have weeks until finals see if you can get an appointment now. Wisdom tooth extraction is really not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I was back on my feet the next day. My mouth was a little sore, but not too bad.


Right now I have a kidney infection, and the fever %26amp; chills %26amp; aches %26amp; pains are killing me. I can't imagine living like this for another 2 weeks. It's horrible!! Please go see the dentist %26amp; get them removed!!
Reply:As I said elsewhere, I know how painful a toothache can be having waded across that river earlier. In fact after surviving the throbbing relentless pain I gave my teeth specific honorary titles based on how I could use them for eating and speech-making: the three musketeers, the lone ranger, the no-nonsense generals, the sergeant-at-arms, the lance corporals etc. You may eventually have to go for that dreaded surgery where they apply the gadget to suck dry your saliva! Watch Mr. Bean at the dentist comedy!!


Heed the pieces of advice offered by regulars on this dental thread. Some of us like myself simply followed you here because you are our fan in the humanities links and we love you but we may offer sound 'informed' opinions or avenues to take.


wish you good luck.
Reply:try use ointment tht is for mouth ulcer also