Actually, it's a tooth I need pulled and I don't have the courage to do it. When I woke up this morning my jaw was swollen and puffy. I took a couple Advils in hopes that it would subside... it did until I just ate some Dortios.. Now it' hurts
Luckily, I'm on REALLY strong antibiotics from this bronchitis/pnuemonia I have.Originally Posted by valanhb
Be really careful with that, especially now that it's swollen and puffy. A good friend of ours almost died because he didn't want to get a tooth pulled. It got infected and he didn't realize it. When he finally went to the doctor about it, they told him that if he would have waiting another day he would have been hospitalized at best, and possibly died. The infection had gotten into his bone and had almost made it up to his brain! He had to have a shunt put into his mouth/jaw to disinfect the area twice a day, as well as antibiotics. He said that REALLY hurt!
Don't wait or be scared to get it done. It's for your health and it really is important!!
Yeap. it's a molar and it has to be surgically removed because it's wrapped around my jaw on the bottom... hurts like a ....................Originally Posted by halfpint
Oh my gosh why so much for 1 tooth? Is it a Moler or what? I hope it feels better soon
Been there, done that... it's not the actually tooth.. it's my jaw... I can touch the tooth and all.. it's under itOriginally Posted by halfpint
You could try some of that Orajel stuff the jel type, it might help some maxium strength
Originally Posted by Trouts mom
Oh no!! That sounds so painful...Get it out already!!! Like a bandaid, just do it!
Complain away, I'll listenSo you guys will be getting the brunt of my complaining for the next 10 days
I pmed youOriginally Posted by misspremier007
Hello, im a trained dental nurse, is it a wisdom tooth that has not grown through yet, or is the tooth through(if that makes sence). I would advice you to ignore the comment about cutting yourgum as this could spread the infection, and also introduce new bacteria into the wound. I agree with rinsing with warm salty water. Let me know about the tooth