Dental Pain

[SarahWakefield]

Last month, I had a tooth pulled out as it was causing me some very bad pain. That was fine, the pain had gone as soon as the bad tooth was out.

Now, a month later I am in absolute agony. I have been to my doctors, he's given me antibiotics and anti-inflammatorys, I can't get into my dentist until next Wednesday

My face all down the right side has a very bad shooting pain lasting for around 10 minutes too! This happens the most when I lay down to go sleep, although its been happening alot today, and my Ear also really hurts.

Anyone know what could be the problem? I am in so so much pain!

[Abigail]

Could be an infection or abscess ()

Have you had any painkillers? Paracetamol and ibuprofen work well together. Don't take ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory together.

A hot flannel against your face might help.

If it's still bad tomorrow, ring the out of hours doctor.

[SarahWakefield]

Yeah, I've tried Paracetamol, Co-codomol, and even Tramadol, nothing works!

[Chloe O'brien]

Have you tried phoning NHS 24 or going to the local A&E to get them to give you stronger pain relief until you see your dentist.

[Hannelene]

salt water to rinse in the mouth to keep it clean, no smoking incase there is an infection in there as smoking doubles tooth decay and a call to NHS could be an idea too.

[Meh]

Could be this if you've recently had a tooth pulled out: http://www.animated-teeth.com/dry-so...ry-sockets.htm

[SarahWakefield]

Yeah, my friend is a Dental Nurse and she said it could be a dry socket.

Can not wait to go to Dentist on Wednesday!

[Pinkbanana]

Can not wait to go to Dentist on Wednesday!

Hang on in there... Wednesday will soon be here.

However, if the pain does get too much for you to bear, I would go to A&E, like has been suggested, for extra pain relief.

[Abigail]

Yeah, my friend is a Dental Nurse and she said it could be a dry socket.

Can not wait to go to Dentist on Wednesday!

If it gets worse over night, ring the dentist and tell them you need an emergency appointment. Most dentists keep a few slots free for emergencies.

[SarahWakefield]

The pain isn't as severe today, yesterday was just absolutly horrific, I can't explain how much pain I was in. It's still there today but a bearable pain. I just keep taking my pain relief every 4 hours, but I've nearly had my lot for today.