to have considered pulling my own tooth?

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Got severe toothache. Can't get to a dentist. Can't take decent painkillers as am breastfeeding. Called 111 6 times since the 16th, no dentists available. Phoned every dentist in my city. I can't look after my son properly. I'm a lone parent who just left an abusive relationship. I'm anxious and depressed and can't cope anymore with this pain. I need help. I even thought about just pulling my tooth out (worked out it's pretty much impossible as it's at the back) but that's how awful the pain is. I don't know what to do. If you had this much pain anywhere else in your body you would be in a&e. I feel like smashing my face against a wall just to distract from the tooth pain.

WWYD if you were me?

My GP prescribed co codamol. Seems every one is different.

Plus side is I've lost 1.5 stone through not eating

They gave me co-codamol in the hospital after my c section, I was breastfeeding,
so I'm sure it's ok!

Where do you live? Is there a dental hospital nearby? They have emergency clinics

And it's walk in, they won't be open on weekends but go first thing Monday morning. Do salt water mouth washes to keen it clean and take painkillers

This is going to sound silly but if you dab on some bicarbonate of soda it should stop the horrific pain till you can see a dentist. I don't know how it works but my Mum made me do it when I was on my knees. ( don't swallow it, it's vile)

Just googled it-
Baking soda
It also has antibacterial properties. To use this remedy: Mix 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda with 1/2 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Swish the mixture in your mouth for up to five minutes.

OP this situation is not ok!! You have got to get to a dentist and demand to be seen! Seriously I would get there and make it clear you’re going to be sitting in the waiting room with a very loud baby until you are treated.
Or travel to an emergency dental clinic - you can’t live like this!

I found a place that's 2 hours away from me but it's £60 just to be seen, £30 for x-rays then you have to pay for everything else itemised. I can't afford it. There honestly is nowhere that can see me today .

I'm using oralgel every 20 minutes and it says not to use it more than once every four hours but I'm beyond the point of caring.

I overdosed on codeine OP and was so ill with it. Eventually found out about the clinic that’s open on weekends. I saved their number and go direct to that one now. I don’t know what else to suggest for you so just posting that I’m thinking of you today.

Awful isn't it. If I put benzocaine on it it helps but I have to constantly apply it. I still can't eat or drink which is hard in this weather but better than excessive pain

No you shouldn’t have to travel two hours and especially not with a baby.
For the money, can you beg borrow and steal to get it - from anyone in your family?
For the actual dentist, I was thinking that you could go in and say that a) you’re not leaving until you’re seen, and b) can anyone in the waiting room give up their appointment for you? If I was sitting there waiting for a routine check up or anything non-urgent, I’d gladly give you my appointment! Be aggressive - this is your health!

Not ideal but if you can get yourself to Sheffield there is a dental hospital there that will see you for free. It’s called Charles Clifford Dental Hospital. They deal with same day dental emergencies. You are seen by final year students under supervision from their tutors. They are fantastic. You turn up when it opens and then sit and wait. I know not great with your little one but you WILL be seen same day and it WILL solve your problem. There is nothing worse than toothache.

OP, I've just read you other thread. Surely your Mum or Dad would happily help you with this? I get that money is short but this is an emergency.

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I'm so confused. Why has this been reported?

I've just got a bloody toothache and can't get an appointment before the 9th. I'm not after money 🤦🏽‍♀️

@nuttyornice my mum has said that she will help me out if I can find private and she can give me £100 towards it which is kind, though I feel bad. Going to try again tomorrow.

I'm confused too. Why the fuck was this reported? This poor woman is in agony and desperate!

Herefore it i feel your pain i had this before... ask your neighbour for some weed it will help you. And bloody hell people reporting whyyy???? Op didn't ask for cash just help have a bloody heart.

Just to clarify I haven't sent a DM to anybody, and haven't asked anyone for money.

Weed, whilst she is on her own with a baby? Is that the wisest option?

When Ds has toothache the dentist suggestion, dissolvable codeine in water and swishing it around his mouth for a few minutes before swallowing.

I'm not actually going to buy weed from my neighbour. Can you imagine that conversation? I was joking