What is the name of the medicine I took when I was a child going to the dentist?
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Probably placebo, but possibly a tranquilizer like Vallium.
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Ice Pack!!! Good for  you. You survived the Dentist. Just in time for the weekend.
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Abreva!  I used to use prescription medicine until I discovered this stuff.  It's fantastic!  It's a bit pricey, but it's the best thing on the market!
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are u allergic to any medication? are you taking any meds? if not, you may try motrin, which is ibuprofen.  it is available in every pharmacy. it comes in 200mg. you can take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. it can help with the pain and inflammation. but make sure that you take it with food or milk. b/c it can be strong to your stomach.  \nif ibuprofen alone doesn't do any good. it is ok to take it with tylenol.  if it is still not working, call up your dentist. there might be an after hour help line. \n  \nand you have to go check with your dentist on monday!
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Brushing flossing, no sugar, calcium pills and fluoride rinses and toothpaste. There is a special toothpaste that is prescribed called prevident. That makes teeth stronger. Fluoride also makes tiny cavities go away. Teeth heal themselves in the presence of fluoride. If your teeth are so bad as to extract the above wont help them.\n\nAlso stay away from soda
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Oh, I know! I'm almost 27 frigging years old and STILL have to chew up my pills. I recently had to start taking Prevacid for acid reflux disease and I have to open it up, put the medicine in a cup (which look like teeny tiny white marbles BTW), put it in my mouth, and drink water with it. Although I remember to give my daughter her meds every day... me on the other hand.... take three meds in the a.m. and two meds in the p.m., I cannot remember to take them for the life of me!
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Try http://www.webmd.com and type in the prescription name.
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ask in your local dentist as they usually recieve the monthly magazine, they might be able to save it for you. You could contact the BDA website and see what links they have got that could be useful
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There is a very strong seditive called Halcion that your dentist will precribe for you to take one hour before a procedure, and they will also give you nitrus oxide if they have that in their dental office during the procedure (if you even need it along with the Halcion,) Halcion  has a amnesiac effect, where you won't even remember getting any work done, you have to have someone drive you to and from the appointment, trust me, if you take this pill, you won't care where you are going, at leaste that is what i have seen, my spouse also had to take this before he had some extractions done, he appeared to be in la la land with a big smile on his face, hope this will help.
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Take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  It has an anti-inflammatory in it so it's going to work better than Tylenol or aspirin.  And make an appointment to see your dentist asap.
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I went through this early in the week.  I have an abscessed tooth.  The only thing that helped was warm salt water rinses and tylenol until I could get to the dentist for antibiotics and stronger pain meds.  The problem with Anbesol or other lydocaine products is that we are tempted to use them more often than suggested and we can actually burn the gum tissues.
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All children react differently to dental work, sedation is definately one way to ensure a pleasant dental experience. If not pleasant, then perhaps one they will barely remember. \n\n  A pedodontist (childrens dentist) will best suit your child at age four. Ask many questions, some pedodontist use methods that you may not agree with. Such as a papoose board, which is a device that actually restrains your child. They by no means hurt a child, but I personally think they are best used on children that absolutely have to have it used on them (such as special needs/psychiatric special needs children).A pedodontist that I worked with gave a mixture of a mild sedative called phenegren (this is an anti nausea medication) and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). If a sedative is used, make sure the dentist in which you are seeking treatment is licensed to do so, and that you child will NEVER be left alone during the procedure. \n\n Prepare your child for the experience, using fun termonology. For instance, if she is getting a silver filling, tell her that " the dentist will use "sleepy juice" to make your tooth snore, then the dentist will use a "silver whistle" to chase away all the "cavity bugs"so your tooth will be healthy, then the dentist will put a "shiny silver star" in your tooth where the "cavity bugs" used to live so they won't move back in. If the dentist uses tooth colored filling material, just use your imagination.;) Tell her she has to open "big like an alligator" and hold "still like a statue". Practice this with her at home. Whatever dental work is recommended for her, tell her in a way that will keep it light and fun. You are a parent, you know how to do this. \n\n Teach her her dentist name, and greet the dentist with a great big smile yourself, that way she will see that the dentist is your friend. \n\n  If you feel at all that the dentist is impatient, or rude to your daughter, polietly escort your daughter out of the practice when the appointment is over, and reschedule with another dentist. No one, you or your daughter, should tolerate rudeness. \n\n Ask a lot of questions, avoiding saying anything that may put ideas of fear in your daughter's head. Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as it takes to make you feel like you have a full understanding of the course of treatment your daughter needs. If you are informed you will be less likely to be apprehensive yourself, thus avoiding passing worry onto your daughter. \n\n  Keep all discussion of financial matters you may have with the office calm. We all seem to feel anxiety about money, staying calm, even if you have a dispute, will keep you from passing any undue stress onto your daughter. \n\n  Children talk amongst one another, and this may put some doubts into your daughters head about the dentist. There seems to be no way to avoid this. Assure her that what you tell her is true, and do whatever it takes to keep true to your word. \n\n    DO NOT allow other adults to tease her about her upcoming dental work. They mean well, but adults have a way of instilling fear when it just isn't necessary.  \n\nHave fun, be selective and all should be just fine. \n\nGood Luck!
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hmmmm! yes go to>>\nhttp://forums.studentdoctor.net/archive/index.php/f-155.html now try and be a good dentist! Good Luck!
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If you are a child and it is a milk(primary) tooth, enjoy shaking it and playing with it. If you are a adult visit a dentist to save it.
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Advil and go to the dentist!
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If I were you I would go to your local library or on-line and read in the Physicians Desk Reference. It will list everything you want to know, such as dosage, uses, ingredients and adverse reactions. If you do not fully understand go to your local pharmacist. After you have this knowledge go to your pediatrician and have a long conversation. They will not answer your questions until you ask them. Please ask why she needs her teeth pulled at such a young age. If your doctor or pharmacist doesn't take the time you need then find another one.
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I have had great results with it.  I started taking it about 25 years ago as a result of gum disease.  I was told I would lose my teeth within a few years and I still have my teeth.  I also understand that it is can be used as a possible preventative for some heart problems.  Common sense dictates that we need to contribute (be pro-active) with the physical care piece rather than just relying on medication for results.