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post #1 of 11
11/21/10 at 10:43pm
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I chomped on a little fudge cup that was in my ice cream tonight (nom nom nom), and felt like I almost dislocated my jaw. 2 hours later my jaw is still feeling really sore. Not only that, but a tooth in that area now has a sharp pain that is also kinda uncomfortable.

I hate going to the dentist, and I hate having stuff done to my mouth so please send vibes that it's nothing and the pain goes away. I don't want a root canal!!!!!
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post #2 of 11
11/21/10 at 11:02pm
Ouch! I've been pretty lucky not to have many dental problems (knock on wood!), so I'm not sure what the problem would be, if anything.

So, I am sending many many vibes that you wake up with no pain and no worries!!!
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post #3 of 11
11/21/10 at 11:03pm
Ouch! I hope your mouth feels better soon!!

I'm not a huge fan of dental offices eithor. I actually went earlier in the week to a new one (I was overdue for a cleaning/checkup) and had a very pleasant experience though. The hygenist was very gentle and so was the dentist. I think that helps

In the past when I've been nervous about trips to the dentist, I take my Ipod along so I can listen to music and relax a little. I also ask for them to put a topical numbing gel on my gums before they ever touch me with a needle/etc! (that makes a huge difference!) - for anything that involves drilling, I ask for the nitrus first before the lidocane shot too...I can normally handle pain, but my mouth is unusually sensitive, so I've found all of those work together for a pretty pain-free dental trip! Hopefully you won't have to go, but if you do, definitely take an Ipod and ask for a topical before they look at you.
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post #4 of 11
11/21/10 at 11:43pm
Biting on the frozen chunk probably just made your jaw move in a way that strained the jaw muscle. I doubt it's a cavity so bad you'd need a root canal if you just now are noticing pain. Cavities are painful long before they get to the root canal stage. Feel better soon!
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post #5 of 11
11/22/10 at 4:47am
You really should go to the dentist.

However, why not go and buy Sensodyne toothpaste and see if brushing your teeth a few times with it helps calm the nerve pain.

Note, that for it to have any long lasting effect, you have to use it regularly. I have very sensitive teeth and it's the only toothpaste that I use.
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post #6 of 11
11/22/10 at 4:50am
I hope your teeth feel better. I hate dealing with dentists too and I know I should go. My wisdom teeth are coming in and somedays I feel like my head is going to explode from the pain but I suck it up cuz I'm scared to have them taken out.
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post #7 of 11
11/22/10 at 5:03am
I hope it's nothing serious and that the pain will go away soon!

My dentist know that I'm a huge wuss when it comes to my appts with him. I go for my cleaning every six months and I hate it. And when I do need something done, he'll give me two valium tablets. I take one the night before the appt and the second one about an hour or so before my appt. My MIL usually takes me to my appt then. Til I get to the office, I feel pretty goshdarn good by that point!

For my regular cleanings, I'm good and I don't need any Valium. But when I need a root canal or something like that, the drug helps to take the edge off. Several years ago, I needed an operation to remove a wisdom tooth that was growing into the roots of the molar next to the new tooth. Valium worked wonders. I was awake the whole time, no gas and it was fine.

I really, really hate going to the dentist, so I feel your pain!
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post #8 of 11
11/22/10 at 5:41am
Ouch hun! Vibes coming your way!

I too hated dentists for years after a really bad childhood experience. A few years back I broke a tooth while eating and knew I had to see a dentist. I went to one who was recommended to me by a friend at work and I ADORE her. She is young, fun, kind, compassionate and ALWAYS makes sure I am pain free. On and the dentist chair? It massages! Now I don't mind going to the dentist at all!
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post #9 of 11
11/22/10 at 9:02am
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Whew, the pain did go away overnight, must have just been related to the almost dislocating my jaw!

A friend recently started getting sharp pains late at night that turned unbearable through the night, went to the dentist in the morning and ended up with a root canal which is why I was worried.
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post #10 of 11
11/22/10 at 9:36am
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Originally Posted by Natalie_ca View Post
You really should go to the dentist.

However, why not go and buy Sensodyne toothpaste and see if brushing your teeth a few times with it helps calm the nerve pain.

Note, that for it to have any long lasting effect, you have to use it regularly. I have very sensitive teeth and it's the only toothpaste that I use.
Orajel toothache gel is also good! I broke a tooth a few weeks back, and was sure it was going to get sensitive, but so far, so good. Dentist wants to crown it, but I don't have dental insurance right now, so I'll wait awhile.
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post #11 of 11
11/22/10 at 10:20am
Sarahp- I'm glad your mouth feels better today!!
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