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BettyCrocker
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Be careful when trying to deal with infections at home by yourself- an untreated infection (as in untreated by the correct antibiotics) can quickly lead to sepsis which is extremely serious and can be fatal.
Thank you so much for your replies. This is why I love Tattle - no judgement just advice! If I'd have posted this anywhere else I'd have been told to man up, I can guarantee it!
It's definitely a dull ache rather than sharp pain which is reassuring! I think I'll buy some sensodyne and corsodyl and see how I get on. I did a salt water rinse this morning which wasn't enjoyable but seemed to help a bit. I wonder if some of it is psychological because I'm anxious about it? Thanks again!
It's definitely a dull ache rather than sharp pain which is reassuring! I think I'll buy some sensodyne and corsodyl and see how I get on. I did a salt water rinse this morning which wasn't enjoyable but seemed to help a bit. I wonder if some of it is psychological because I'm anxious about it? Thanks again!
Raininvain
VIP Member
Yes and you can get inflammation of the heart lining as well. Dental infections can be just dismissed by some and it annoys me as people can end up on life support and dying if they are not treated.
OP you might not like it but if it doesn't go you need to get to the dentist for some antibiotics if its an infection.
A warm water salt water rinse is helpful as well.
Just keep an eye (?!) on it. If it starts to get worse then honestly it’s worth getting antibiotics if it’s an infection, they don’t actually do anything they will just look in your mouth maybe very gently touch the area and then give you a prescription. When I went I was hysterically crying and screamed when the dentist went near the tooth, she didn’t even bat an eyelid. I know how scary it can be though especially if you’ve had a bad experience before.
I have the phobia too so I completely understand. I had a filling fall out 3/4 years ago and it has slowly decayed, I’ve had infection after infection (I had amoxicillin a few times) and I spent 6 months taking 2 ibro and 2 para plus together every four hours without fail, it suddenly stopped (thank god). At the time it was so painful I was would stream sweat and shake in agony. I found a cold hot water bottle on my face and not laying down when the pain was at it’s worse was what would SOMETIMES slightly ease it. My phobia is of drills and the smell - if I think they can fix it I won’t go until I have to go to an emergency one and literally have it pulled. Makes me sweat even thinking of a dentist drill (bad experiences triggered mine)
When my wisdom teeth starting emerging, one got impacted and I got an infection in the gum that brought me to my knees. I couldn't move, speak or sleep for the pain.
My grandmother took me to a newly qualified dentist starting up but at that point I would have let anyone in there, I was delirious with pain.
Anyway, it was this that kinda fixed any dental fears for me. He was so compassionate and gentle, leaving and being pain free was amazing
I'm not saying get over it, but there's nothing as bad as severe dental pain and you may find you get desperate. Hopefully not, but dentistry has come a long way if that reassures you any.
You can request diazepam the day before to take prior to your appointment. You and also look for a dentist who specialises in anxious patients, and who offer gas & air.
Best of luck x
My grandmother took me to a newly qualified dentist starting up but at that point I would have let anyone in there, I was delirious with pain.
Anyway, it was this that kinda fixed any dental fears for me. He was so compassionate and gentle, leaving and being pain free was amazing
I'm not saying get over it, but there's nothing as bad as severe dental pain and you may find you get desperate. Hopefully not, but dentistry has come a long way if that reassures you any.
You can request diazepam the day before to take prior to your appointment. You and also look for a dentist who specialises in anxious patients, and who offer gas & air.
Best of luck x
If it’s your wisdom tooth it would either be a dull ache (like you’re teething) or if it’s infected the pain would be more throbbing regardless of if you chew on it. Infected wisdom teeth can be very painful but luckily at the moment I think dentists are just prescribing antibiotics if they can be confident it’s an infection, they may not even need to see you face to face.
If it’s a dull ache when you chew on it it might just be due to something like grinding your teeth during the night and the pressure is causing pain. You can buy mouth guards online that can alleviate this. If it’s a sharp pain it could also be sensitivity.
At the moment you’re unlikely to get an NHS appointment anyway unless you’re in severe pain. What I’d do is start using sensodyne tooth paste (or similar!),rinse with corsodyl twice a day and maybe start doing a salt water rinse too. If it’s just normal wisdom tooth pain it will sort itself out in a couple of weeks... if it’s something worse like an infection you will know!
Also forgot to add, if you can stand it try and brush under the gum flap of the wisdom tooth, you can buy little toothbrushes for this. Sometimes food can get stuck underneath and that is what can cause infection.
If it’s a dull ache when you chew on it it might just be due to something like grinding your teeth during the night and the pressure is causing pain. You can buy mouth guards online that can alleviate this. If it’s a sharp pain it could also be sensitivity.
At the moment you’re unlikely to get an NHS appointment anyway unless you’re in severe pain. What I’d do is start using sensodyne tooth paste (or similar!),rinse with corsodyl twice a day and maybe start doing a salt water rinse too. If it’s just normal wisdom tooth pain it will sort itself out in a couple of weeks... if it’s something worse like an infection you will know!
Also forgot to add, if you can stand it try and brush under the gum flap of the wisdom tooth, you can buy little toothbrushes for this. Sometimes food can get stuck underneath and that is what can cause infection.
OutrageouslyScarlet
VIP Member
I feel your quite literal pain. I have pretty much the same. The anxiety and panic is extreme, I’ve had lovely dentists that have made it a little better but not really. Oddly when I had severe dental pain I was putting muscle cream on (for strains etc) and along with other pain killers it really helped.
Bronx
Active member
My mum's a dentist and can spot a phobic a mile off. She said it helps a lot if she speaks through exactly what she's doing to the patient, so perhaps ask your dentist to explain what's going on.
As for the pain, wisdom teeth hurt when they come through. Keep it as clean as possible and try not to use that side of your mouth when you eat. If it's not going in a week or so, perhaps call the dental surgery to see if they'll take you. I know my mum's surgery is only taking absolute emergencies and private patients for their annual check-ups (because they've already paid).
As for the pain, wisdom teeth hurt when they come through. Keep it as clean as possible and try not to use that side of your mouth when you eat. If it's not going in a week or so, perhaps call the dental surgery to see if they'll take you. I know my mum's surgery is only taking absolute emergencies and private patients for their annual check-ups (because they've already paid).
BettyCrocker
VIP Member
Ah, good stuff. Hopefully the antibiotics help give you some relief. X
Pinkblush
VIP Member
Be extra careful with how much pain relief you take, and I'm sorry if that sounds condescending but its important not to over do it especially with ibuprofren as its not stomach friendly.
I found clove oil helped ease the ache and throbbing however its only a short term solution. My pain became so unbearable that in the end it kicked my phobia's arse and I ended up banging on the dentists door begging them to treat me.
I found clove oil helped ease the ache and throbbing however its only a short term solution. My pain became so unbearable that in the end it kicked my phobia's arse and I ended up banging on the dentists door begging them to treat me.
BettyCrocker
VIP Member
What is it about the dentist that scares you? Have you had a bad experience in the past?
it may be a wisdom tooth but you could also have an abscess or something else going on. Have a look in your mouth and see if you can see a wisdom tooth breaking through or any swelling. Try paracetamol instead of ibuprofen.
it may be a wisdom tooth but you could also have an abscess or something else going on. Have a look in your mouth and see if you can see a wisdom tooth breaking through or any swelling. Try paracetamol instead of ibuprofen.
I would speak to your dentist, it could be infected in which case it would just need antibiotics (no actual dentistry) but explain how you feel, what the issue is and if they can help.
If you need painkillers i think its more likely to be infected which happens easily as food can get in under the gum.
I think your dentist will be understanding, phobia of the dentist must be really common as I think an awful lot of people struggle with dentists. x
If you need painkillers i think its more likely to be infected which happens easily as food can get in under the gum.
I think your dentist will be understanding, phobia of the dentist must be really common as I think an awful lot of people struggle with dentists. x
That’s an ideal result! Fingers crossed it sorts your pain out. Btw if it’s metronidazole be careful not to drink alcohol when you’re on it
Fortunately I don't drink any alcohol at all! (although if this year carries on the way last year did I may turn to it!)That’s an ideal result! Fingers crossed it sorts your pain out. Btw if it’s metronidazole be careful not to drink alcohol when you’re on it
I totally empathise, I used to have dental phobia that meant I cried in the office when someone started to tell me about having a tooth out and actually ran out of the chair away from the surgery on several occasions when I was just having a checkup. Long term I'd recommend finding a dentist who specialises in phobia rather than nervous patients (have a look on the dental fear forum for recommendations). Finding the right dentist was life changing for me and I can now have appointments and treatment like someone who isn't even nervous! She helped me find the root of the phobia and put things into place to make it ok.
Short term, paramol works but you can only take it for 3 days.
Short term, paramol works but you can only take it for 3 days.
I know we're not medical pro's here but just wondering if anyone can help. I've had toothache on the right hand side of my face for about 4 days now. I think it may be my wisdom teeth coming through but can't be sure. Ibuprofen seems to help as does bonjela but it doesn't seem to be going away. Does anyone have any tips for easing the pain? It's like a constant ache. Not painful to eat but I am avoiding chewing on that side anyway. It's not so painful I can't do anything but the longer it goes on the more it's getting me down. I feel a bit run down at the moment anyway.
I have a phobia of the dentist so that is not an option. I don't mean I am generally just a bit nervous of them, it's a phobia. I tried to go a few years back and had a full on panic attack (shaking, crying, cold sweats, IBS symptoms etc) to the point the dentist wouldn't see me any way. I also suffer with IBS which is bought on by anxiety so it turned out to be a pretty traumatic experience. Ibuprofen also brings on my IBS symptoms so I am trying not to take too much of that. I genuinely do not feel like I can step foot inside a dentist. Some may think I am being pathetic but it's a feeling I cannot control and I go into full panic mode. Please don't tell me "you just need to get over it and go to the dentist" like some of my friends did, it's not as easy as that - I am petrified!
Please if anybody has any tips to help ease the pain it would be greatly appreciated.
I have a phobia of the dentist so that is not an option. I don't mean I am generally just a bit nervous of them, it's a phobia. I tried to go a few years back and had a full on panic attack (shaking, crying, cold sweats, IBS symptoms etc) to the point the dentist wouldn't see me any way. I also suffer with IBS which is bought on by anxiety so it turned out to be a pretty traumatic experience. Ibuprofen also brings on my IBS symptoms so I am trying not to take too much of that. I genuinely do not feel like I can step foot inside a dentist. Some may think I am being pathetic but it's a feeling I cannot control and I go into full panic mode. Please don't tell me "you just need to get over it and go to the dentist" like some of my friends did, it's not as easy as that - I am petrified!
Please if anybody has any tips to help ease the pain it would be greatly appreciated.
SunshineDreamer
Chatty Member
I have had a really bad phobia of the dentist since I was little, I still freeze up and have found I only trust 1 dentist. I also have really slow erupting wisdom teeth (they are still not completely through at 33) and every so often a particle of food gets caught and it gets inflamed. The only thing I have found to help is to gargle salt water for 30 seconds, leave it for 30 minutes and then have a mouthful of milk and let it sit on the tooth for 30 seconds.