Question 1

what pain killers are best for wisdom tooth pain?

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Anti inflamitories: Typically, post operative extraction pain is from inflammation from the trauma of the extraction and the healing of the site.   Best medications for this kind of pain are like Motrin (ibuprofen).  For more severe pain,  your dentist can prescribe you narcotic pain medications like vicodan

Question 2

i feel wisdom tooth pain?

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Wisdom teeth?: If you still have your wisdom teeth at your age, i would get them evaluated by a dentist. If impacted, they may be affecting your other teeth or causing  a localized inflammation like a cyst or growth.  If missing, there could be a phantom pain but more likely a referred pain, muscular, neurologic, or inflammatory.  See dentist to discover the source.  Good luck.

Question 3

how can i ease wisdom tooth pain?

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OTC Pain meds: ..Until you can get to your dentist to determine if that tooth needs to be extracted.

Question 4

what can cause wisdom tooth pain?

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A few thoughts...: A cavity, an infection, pressure from eruption. Have a local dentist take a look.

Question 5

how can i control wisdom tooth pain?

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Wisdom tooth pain: Start by seeing a dentist to determine whether or not the wisdom tooth should remain or be removed. 
There are so many scenarios here that one cannot give you a simple all inclusive answer.

Question 6

how long does wisdom tooth pain last?

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1 week: If you are talking about the pain associated with the eruption of wisdom teeth it is variable.  Antibiotics are sometimes needed for infection. If you do not have adequate room for the teeth the pain will probably recur.  See your dentist as soon as possible.

Question 7

does wisdom tooth pain usually subside?

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More info needed: What is the pain due to? Extraction? Filling? Eruption? Cavity? Without this info no correct answer can be given. See a local dentist for either treatment or follow up care on treatment that has already been provided.

Question 8

how can i  deal with wisdom tooth pain?

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Dentist: See a dentist as soon as you can.  They can determine the source of the pain and treat it accordingly.  Untill you are able to see them use some over the counter pain medications.

Question 9

what should i take for my wisdom tooth pain?

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See a dentist: See a dentist/oral surgeon for an evaluation, there can be several causes for the pain.

For the immediate, try any otc nsaid...Motrin, tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil.

Question 10

what can i do to relieve my wisdom tooth pain?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom Tooth Pain: Wisdom Teeth that are symptomatic should be removed.  Probably a good idea to consult with an oral surgeon.

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