advice for an abscess tooth?
96739
seek professional advice IMMEDIATELY... this can be very serious... til you can get to the dentist/doctor try melaleuca oil... or some sort of other disinfectant/anti-bacterial treatment.\n\nYour dentist/doctor will probably put you on anti-biotics
1168705
when did you have the extractions done?  do the white things feel sharp to your tongue?  are you in pain?  dentist's will respond over the weekend if it's a true emergency and your answers to the above questions determine the answer.  if you're in pain and your meds have run out, try ibprofen, aspirin or tylenol or call your pharmacy and request a refil of your meds.  if the white things are sharp, they may be bone splinters, if not they may be the scabs forming.  the puffiness may take up to ten days to subside depending on the state of your health, immune status, age etc.  ibprofen or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory or the aspirin would be best for the swelling, if you're able to take them.  also ice packs are very helpful as is a quite weekend and a lot of rest..
1036726
Do NOT hold aspirin in your mouth!  This can burn the tissue and cause more pain than you are already in.  If it is an intense, throbbing type pain, you need to get to a dentist.  If money is an issue, you may want to look into dental schools in your area.  The school I went to had an emergency clinic just for things like this.  It may take longer, but the cost is usually much less.  Warm salt water rinses may help, depending on the cause, but don't be over-agressive in brushing or flossing the area because that can irritate things and make it worse.  I hope you feel better soon!
1092705
u might have  a piece of food that got under there.  try to dental floss this might also pop the abscess ....rinse after wards with warm water mixed with hydrogen peroxide.   do this twice a day at least.  If you have post and crown that means u all ready have had a root canal.  Tell your dentist your financial predicament and ask him if the crown can be saved and reused.  Good luck i have been there many times.
413334
First of all you need to see your dentist so he or she can take xrays of your wisdom teeth and do an exam to determine if they are going to erupt properly and to make sure you do not have an infection. To ease the pain until then take 800mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength .. you can take this every 6-8 hours as needed for pain... but be careful not to use Ibuprofen for an extended period of time as it can be harmful to the stomach. To help with the pain in of your gums rinse with warm salt water several times a day as it has a natural healing and soothing effect on the gums... use 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of water. But definitely make sure to call and make an appointment with your dentist.
505079
I'm a dentist.\n\nGod help you pal.  Some of the advice given here not only reeks of ignorance, but is just plain stupid.  Advil for swelling caused by an infection?  Any high-school student would know that makes absolutely no sense.\n\nUnfortunately, and believe it or not, ER docs aren't particularly good with dental infections and at times, don't really know how to handle them.\n\nThere are a few things you must evaluate:\n\n1. Are you having difficulty opening your mouth?  Not painful opening, but difficulty opening.  There's a difference.  The latter is known as trismus, and is an indication that the infection is spreading backward in the direction of your neck.  Trismus indicates the presence of infection around the masticator muscles, which lie just in front of the lateral pharyngeal space...which is ground zero for airway compromise.\n\n2. Are you having difficult swallowing?  Painful swallowing is not an emergency, but difficulty swallowing is?\n\n3. Are you having difficulty breathing?  This is the biggie...\n\nIf you have any of these, you march yourself to the emergency room and let them know.  And if no one brings it up, suggest to them that there may be a potential airway issue.  An infection such as yours, even with antibiotics, can go from bad to lethal in a matter of hours.\n\nI truly hope that you are on a high dosage of a medication that covers anaerobic bacteria well, such as Clindamycin or Flagyl.  Do not ice your face, and do not begin using warm compresses until after the oral surgeon has drained the infection and has instructed you to do so.\n\nThe oral surgeon can drain the infection, and that will help with the swelling, but the main purpose is to help eliminate the infection.  A big pocket of pus in your face is not going to be helped much by antibiotics.  Introducing oxygen (i.e. air) into the abscess by surgical drainage along with placement of a Penrose drain sutured in place to maintain drainage and influx of oxygen, is the goal.  At this point, the infection consists of primarily anaerobic bacteria.  Introducing air turns the environment unfavorable for them.  This process requires surgery.\n\nIf I were you, I'd put your fears aside, bite the bullet, and don't be late for your appointment tomorrow.
944215
If you have a problem with your tooth, it can very easily manifest itself as a headache, especially behind/around your eyes.  You should call the dentist and have the date moved up/closer so you can get it taken care of immediately.  A person should only be on antibiotics for 7 to 14 days.  After that, the bacteria become resistant to the medication, and this could very well be what has happened.  The bacteria that caused the abscess have most likely become resistant and are now migrating to other parts of you body.  Have the date moved closer, and also have your dentist put you on a more potent antibiotic.
777070
none of them. you should see a dentist and in order to take the source of the infection out. which means you probably need a root canal therapy.\nbut generally when you want to make salt water you should half of tea spoon full of salt in a glass of warm water.
974940
Yeah, ice is great for the swelling, but how about the trauma?  Any time a tooth is traumatized it is possible for the nerve of that tooth to become damaged.  This may lead to root canal therapy (RCT).  \n\nIt is important for you to make an appointment w/ your dentist.  An x-ray will be taken and your teeth will be evaluated.  Trust me....don't wait!  You should be able to be seen right away, b/c this is an emergency situation.  Your dentist should be aware of any situation going on in your mouth at all times.  These situations are recorded and can later on be used to evaluate a later condition or happening.\n\nThis is only a precautionary measure.  Yet, an important one.  It's always better to be safe than sorry!\n\nIf you don't take my advice, then watch out for discoloration of the traumatized teeth.  Now it is definitely time to make an appointment.  The teeth are necrotic (dead) and will need further treatment.
360940
That's a dead tooth, you need to see your dentist. The tooth will probably have to be removed and replaced.
861690
rinse with something of you're choice,and then fill the cavity yourself,get a temp filling kit TEMPARIN from walmart it will help you out till dentist time
848024
An abscessed tooth is usually sensitive or painful. Abscess is usually caused by deep decay or an accident. Abscessed or traumatized (nerve damage) tooth generally requires root canal therapy or extraction. The pieces of tooth that you mention may be that of fillings (3 failed fillings for same tooth by the same dentist?). Beware, as in certain cases an abscess may compromise the immune system. Find a new dentist fast for an attempt to save this tooth.
789455
Sleep on an extra pillow to elevate your head.  Sleep on the side that does NOT have a toothache.  If that doesn't work, you can move to a recliner or the sofa so you can keep your head really elevated.  This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain.  This might help you make it through the night until you can see a dentist.\n\nTry an ice pack, also.  If that hurts, switch to heat.  Sorry for the guess, but I'd start with ice, which would calm an abscess.  You can even rinse with ice water.  Have some warm water standing by the first time you try it, though!
1149190
Be brave and call the dentist.\n\nIn the meantime take Advil to help with pain and inflammation.
405601
Should see a dentist, could cause bad issues and if you have bateria in the tooth i *CAN* kill you.. or the infection could get to you..\n\nBut take advil, tylenol, aleve.. ect.. try to find a doc Monday. - if it gets too unbearable.. go to the ER\n\nI've had a infected pulp, and i had to have a root canal. so i know all about this situation quite well.. But only thing will stop the pain is find out what is causign it and have it taken care of.
132005
try to burn the area to prevent bleeding.\n\nstick your leg in milk and go straight to the dentist
834845
It sounds like an infection.....although you have currently taken antibiotics you may need a different kind now....you may want to follow up with the dentist ASAP......\n\nI'm sorry you're in pain....good luck