Question 1

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 2

how long does wisdom tooth eruption pain last?

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Painful wisdom: If your wisdom tooth is impacted and is painful from that you should see a dentist. Most dentists will recommend removal of the wisdom teeth especially if painful. Eruption time of the wisdom tooth is different for each person and different for each one as well and the length of time of pain associated with it is hence different.

Question 3

i have been taking grandpa powders for the past 2 months to alleviate my wisdom tooth pain. i think the powders are exacerbating my ulcers, i last night my stool had blood. what can i do ? only grandpa elliviates the wisdom tooth pain

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Adverse effects: If you have bright red bleeding, this could be due to hemorrhoids, and/ or colonic problems such as diverticulitis, but the chronic use of aspirin in the setting of ulcers, can exacerbate bleeding in the upper GI tract also.  Do recommend visit to gastroenterologist, and urge you to switch to Tylenol at this point.  Dental assistance also seems indicated

Question 4

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 5

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 6

does wisdom tooth pain usually subside?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

can a wisdom tooth growing in cause referred tooth pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although, i'm not sure referred pain is the correct word in your case.  When there is insufficient space for a wisdom tooth, it can come in out of position and cause pain, especially if the gum tissues are covering it partially.  Referred pain means you are feeling it in another area.  Mouth pain can be hard to localize, and wisdom teeth are no exception.

Question 9

i am dealing with a lot of wisdom tooth pain, what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Your wisdom teeth: Usually come in btwn 17 to 25 years old. Wisdom teeth are in the back of the mouth behind your molars.  Sometimes a person has temporary pain as the tooth is erupting, but for others the pain remains. If you think you have pain from your wisdom teeth, recommend seeing your dentist or oral surgeon who can tell you if that is the source of the pain.  Your dentist or oral surgeon can recommend tx.

Question 10

how can i distinguish between wisdom tooth pain and regular tooth pain?

Accepted Answer

Location: wisdom teeth are way back after all teeth ends. Go see your dentist instead of 2nd guessing and self diagnosing. Good luck

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