Question 1

painful toothache! could braces be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Possibly..: Why not have your orthodontist take a look at your appliances and see if any adjustments are necessary?

Question 2

please help i have extreme toothache from braces?

Accepted Answer

Call Orthodontist: If caused by braces, orthodontist may resolve problem for you.  If non-orthodontic dental problem orthodontist may refer you back to your dentist.  In the meantime, 1 200mg advil (ibuprofen) every 4hrs w food or liquids, rinse 3x/day w 1tsp salt in 8oz warm water.  But first call your orthodontist.

Question 3

what to do if i have painful toothache!! (i have braces)?

Accepted Answer

Call your dentist: You need to call your dentist to have the the toothache evaluated.  It could be related to the braces.

Question 4

i just had my braces tightened, and i have a really bad toothache, between aspirin 325mg and tramadol hcl 50mg, which is better to supress the pain?

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Asprin or ibuprofen: Any nsaid, non steroidal anti inflammatory will do.  If the pain is no better in 3-5 days please return to your dentist for further evaluation.  Rarely teeth can be injured during tooth movement.

Question 5

21 female used to have braces 5 yrs ago
front tooth pain randomly for a few days as of lately when i drink cold water on only one tooth?

Accepted Answer

A few thoughts...: Intermittent pain can be caused by a carious lesion or gum recession (exposed root). If your teeth shifted and you're hitting that tooth with increased force, that could be an issue too. Best bet is to have your dentist take a look.

Question 6

braces off 2 years ago, retainers not worn for year, now wear them this year, dentist shook tooth with gum desease and root, tooth pain everyday.

Accepted Answer

Pain: Indicates infection, which is not related to your orthodontic treatment.  See your Dentist to evaluate and treat infection.  See your Orthodontic Specialist to evaluate post-Orthodontic stability.

Question 7

what should i do for a toothache thats causing me to have a migraine headache?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: If you have a dental issue, get to your dentist who will stabilize your condition.  Toothaches can act as headache triggers, but treating the headache ignores the underlying problem.

Question 8

toothache so bad?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Toothaches will not resolve on their own. Please call a local dentist to be seen as an emergency and feel better soon.

Question 9

my son has toothache?

Accepted Answer

? your question is ?: To get the most from this site you need to describe a problem and then ask a related question. Space available for a response is limited. If you question is what to do the answer includes pain control with something like ibuprofen and a call to his dentist to schedule an evaluation.

Question 10

what to do if i have toothaches?

Accepted Answer

Appointment..: With a dentist. If you have toothaches your teeth need to be evaluated.

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I just had my braces tightened, and i have a really bad toothache, between aspirin 325mg and tramadol hcl 50mg, which is better to supress the pain?

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21 female used to have braces 5 yrs ago front tooth pain randomly for a few days as of lately when i drink cold water on only one tooth?

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Braces off 2 years ago, retainers not worn for year, now wear them this year, dentist shook tooth with gum desease and root, tooth pain everyday.

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