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Really bad toothache-what can I do to ease it?

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 01:23

One of my molars has cracked in half (i.e. I have lost one side of the tooth) and the dentist is doing a filling "in the next few weeks" . However, my top front six teeth and bottom front 4 teeth are KILLING me. They are throbbing like mad, and I am finding it hard to eat. It is very possible that infection is coming in through the broken tooth, as the hole is huge and goes right down to the gum. Should I march in in the morning and demand to be seen?

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gigglewitch · 14/04/2009 01:27

ooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

yes defo demand to be seen asap.

In the meantime, any manner of drugs painkillers you can lay your hands on

of course in appropriate quantities and combinations as per manufacturer's instructions

Tortington · 14/04/2009 01:27

yes.

iSOLOvechocolate · 14/04/2009 01:29

Oil of cloves on the painful teeth. Not on the gums as it'll burn you. Might make you feel sick, but it really does help toothache.

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 01:31

So should I (shhh) stick to the manufacturer's guidelines of 2 paracetamol, but if the pain persists take it they haven't worked and maybe whack a few more back a few hours later (wonders internally if this makes her a druggie, he he!). I couldn't believe it when he said he would schedule me in in a few weeks-and this was 10 days ago! The Victorians did it quicker!!!

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 01:32

Am also very shocked and happy you guys are still up!! I have no cloves-will marjoram do?

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gigglewitch · 14/04/2009 01:32

got any codeine?

iSOLOvechocolate · 14/04/2009 01:32

Yes, but generally thay just used dirty pliars!

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 01:34

Ha ha, no, but I do have medised! Surely it is the same thing, as they are being so protective over it nowadays? Will knock back hte medised dosage! Eeeewwwwww, dirty pliars, eeewwww eeewww ewww! Would rather wait I think!!!

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gigglewitch · 14/04/2009 01:37

ummm, a straw

no no no i didnt mean it, really

iSOLOvechocolate · 14/04/2009 01:37

No, I don't think marjoram is in the same league as oil of cloves!

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 01:41

Oh, shame re marjoram! If I hold the medised under my tongue it may be more effective? Or if I tie cotton around each tooth and pull each out with the aid of a door? I am going to knock myself out with mummy's medicane (wine!) and be on his doorstep at 8.30am!!! Thank you ladies!

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OldLadyKnowsNothing · 14/04/2009 01:42

Be very careful not to OD on paracetamol. Seriously.

iSOLOvechocolate · 14/04/2009 01:43

Good luck! Don't recommend the thread and door method at all....

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 01:57

I was joking about the paracetamol, don't worry! It is more really really irritating than really really painful if that makes sense. I would get so many guys if I had no front teeth wouldn't I?

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OldLadyKnowsNothing · 14/04/2009 02:09

Well, there's the whole BJ question...

But yes, I think you should insist on emergency treatment in the morning, and if you can't get that, go get clove oil!

Granny22 · 14/04/2009 02:24

Whisky rubbed on works as well as oil of cloves but wears off quite quicklyand you have to keep re-applying, HIC

FanjOeuForTheMammaries · 14/04/2009 09:05

Please don't march in and "demand to be seen"...as a dental receptionist I can tell you that dentists absolutely hate that and it causes real problems when they are seeing other patients, they much prefer you to call and ask politely for an emergency appointment so they can fit you in at a suitable time, and I think that they would see you today anyway, no "demanding" needed.

FanjOeuForTheMammaries · 14/04/2009 09:09

Have had bad experiences of people marching in and "demanding to be seen" when there was an actual appointment space an hour later which they could have been slotted into nicely without having to sit in the waiting room giving me daggers for an hour because they are having to wait while the dentist grumped to me as well about them not calling!

MarlaSinger · 14/04/2009 09:11

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 13:22

Ha ha, I wouldn't really demand! (Forgets people on here don't actually know what a meek pushover I am!). I can go tomorrow, woo!! (No drilling necessary here-the hole is so huge already!). Will have to have a yukky silver filling though-boo!!

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iSOLOvechocolate · 14/04/2009 14:47

Why can't you have a white one? the silver ones are baaaad for you health.

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 14:49

They are too much £ and I don't have the money. Boo!!!!!

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iSOLOvechocolate · 14/04/2009 14:52

Are you not on NHS? I think this country has gone to the dogs as regard to dentists and opticians.

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Pawslikepaddington · 14/04/2009 14:55

I am on the NHS, that is the problem. If i was private a white one would be free. Will have to get a silver one, then save up and have it replaced in a few years. At least we don't live in Zimbabwe, that is all I can say!

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iSOLOvechocolate · 14/04/2009 15:04

Sorry if I'm missing something obvious, but why can't you get a white one on the NHS? even if you had to pay a nominal sum, it would save so much agro later on, not to mention the possible heath implications.

i had a couple of tiny white ones years ago on the NHS. I think I had to pay something like £15 for that and the check up.

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