Question 1

what is the best thing to take for dental pain?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen and orajel until you see your dentist, hopefully sooner than later. Also swishing with salt solution and listerine might help a little too.

Question 2

could i call 9-1-1 because of extreme dental pain?

Accepted Answer

You could, but,: Yes, you could call 911, but should you?  Calling 911 for a toothache will likely not provide much help in alleviating your pain.  Your best option would be to call a dentist who can diagnose and treat your problem.

Question 3

how come dental pain numbing shots to cause me to feel high?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline rush: The anesthetic has Epinephrine causing an adrenaline rush. Ask the dentist to use anesthesia with no epinephrine.

Question 4

hi docs! wondering what antibiotics can help with dental pain?

Accepted Answer

None: Antibiotics are not analgesics... They do not alleviate pain. You have no clue if you have an infection, and you shouldn't be taking antibiotics needlessly since you can build up resistance. Please call a dentist to be diagnosed and properly treated.

Question 5

please tell me if you can get a sick note for dental pain in your doctor?

Accepted Answer

If needed: The dentist that you see will certainly write an excuse from work  if your condition prevents you from working.

Question 6

how do you ease dental pain, when going to a dentist is not an option for a few days? any pain relief methods that work preferably quickly?

Accepted Answer

Mild dental pain: Mild dental pain could be eased with otc pain medications . Moderate to severe pain need prescription from your dentist. Depending in the cause for pain appropriate medications and treatment could be prescribed.

Question 7

what are the best ways to ease dental pain?

Accepted Answer

Motrin and Tylenol (acetaminophen): Combining Ibuprofen (motrin) and Acetaminophen (tylenol) works well for otc pain relief.  They each work on different pain receptor sites making them synergistic.  Pay particular attention to the maximum doses for each medication.

Question 8

i want to know what's the best dental pain drug?

Accepted Answer

The best pain drug?: Believe it not, there is no one "best pain drug". Different medications work differently for each individual. One patient will tell me "it did nothing for me" while another says it "knocked them out" (same medication and dose). Actually, the best pain relief is: see your dentist for treatment. That works 100% of the time.

Question 9

i have dental pain on a tooth that was filled 6 weeks ago. should the tooth still be hurting?

Accepted Answer

Pain post filling: The pain that is still present six weeks after filling could be either from a high filling or if the cavity was deep and close to the nerve of the tooth. You should go back to your dentist for a evaluation soon. It should bot hurt if everything is ok.

Question 10

please tell me what antibiotics can help with dental pain?

Accepted Answer

PenVK, but..: What is the cause? Even if the antibiotic is effective, it will only be temporary unless the cause of the infection is eliminated.

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