Question 1

took 10mg temazepam before tooth extraction to calm nerves. dentist prescribed panadeine forte for pain. will i be okay to take this?

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Only: The only one who knows your medical and dental histories and your physiology is your Dentist.  If your Dentist was concerned he/she would not have prescribed these medications.  You trust your Dentist to do surgery, trust him/her to prescribe the appropriate medications.

Question 2

why do i have such extreme pain after a tooth extraction. the vicodin my dentist prescribed me is not helping, the whole side of my face hurts and is ?

Accepted Answer

Question cut off: but please let you dentist know. I occasionally see people with severe pain and have dental problems / have undergone dental procedures. Even if their NSAID or narcotic isn't completely controlling their pain - often the addition of auricular (ear) acupuncture does the trick. This is one option you can discuss with your dentist/ oral surgeon.

Question 3

do most doctors prescribe a medrol dose pack for sciatica pain?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica pain: is quite often treated successfully with steroid taper, most often using prednisone or methylprednisolone such as Medrol.   Kenalog (triamcinolone) can also be given as an IM injection or Depo-Medrol as well.

Question 4

is it ok to be put on the medrol dose pack more then twice? it seems to help for the time & then once finished my pain is back where it started. i'm awaiting my appointment with pain management. i was going to see if my pcp would prescribe another medrol

Accepted Answer

Medrol (methylprednisolone) D pack limits: Hello. Can't keep taking Medrol (methylprednisolone) Dose packs back to back. Oral steroids are not without risks ( diabetes, osteoporosis, weight gain, glaucoma, cataracts, fluid retention, depressed metabolism, mood swings, etc.). Your upcoming visit with pain management should help you manage these back pain attacks with treatments which will cause you the least  amount of harm for BOTH the short and long term.

Question 5

after a tooth extraction (for tooth abscess), does the dentist leave it so that there's a hole on the gum (where the tooth used to be)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: After the tooth is removed.  The dentist will clean out the infected tissues around the tooth.  Then the blood will fill in where tooth used to be and form a clot.  If the clot is lost prematurely you will get dry socket (quite painful).  But, the clot (or the hole as you called it)  will eventually be filled in by bone and gum tissue.

Question 6

what type of dentist is best suited for wisdom tooth extraction? i have one upper right, horizontally impacted (i don't want to be put to sleep).

Accepted Answer

Oral Surgeon: Please see an oral surgeon in your area to have the tooth evaluated and discuss treatment options.

Question 7

after how many days/weeks/months of wisdom tooth extraction can i go for scaling/root planning? i have a loose wisdom tooth. dentist asked to remove it first. but i am concerned if it will be safe to clean so soon after removal?

Accepted Answer

: You have been asking many questions about your oral health, which is a good sign of your concern for maintaining it. As long as the extraction site is healed and no opening is present, than you can get the scaling and root planning. You must maintain good oral hygiene afterwards.

Question 8

dentists, how much is a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Vary: Each office is different and the level of complication also affects the costs. You can always get consultations to know the prices of individual offices.

Question 9

should i be concerned if my two canine teeth are a bit sharper than normal people's. will i need a tooth extraction or will a dentist just have to file them?

Accepted Answer

Pointy cuspids: I wouldn't be concerned about sharper than normal canine teeth. It certainly doesn't require extraction. Yes, they can be easily reshaped. Discuss this issue with your own dentist for best advice.

Question 10

ask a dentist for the necessity of wisdom tooth extraction. i have panoramic xrays image.

Accepted Answer

Consult with dentist: Consult with your dentist and oral surgeon.  If the tooth and or teeth are not impacted and in proper occlusion,it should be fine.  A proper diagnosis needs to be made based upon clinical and radiographic findings.

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Took 10mg temazepam before tooth extraction to calm nerves. dentist prescribed panadeine forte for pain. will i be okay to take this?

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Why do i have such extreme pain after a tooth extraction. the vicodin my dentist prescribed me is not helping, the whole side of my face hurts and is ?

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Do most doctors prescribe a medrol dose pack for sciatica pain?

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Is it ok to be put on the medrol dose pack more then twice? it seems to help for the time & then once finished my pain is back where it started. i'm awaiting my appointment with pain management. i was going to see if my pcp would prescribe another medrol

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After a tooth extraction (for tooth abscess), does the dentist leave it so that there's a hole on the gum (where the tooth used to be)?

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What type of dentist is best suited for wisdom tooth extraction? i have one upper right, horizontally impacted (i don't want to be put to sleep).

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After how many days/weeks/months of wisdom tooth extraction can i go for scaling/root planning? i have a loose wisdom tooth. dentist asked to remove it first. but i am concerned if it will be safe to clean so soon after removal?

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Dentists, how much is a wisdom tooth extraction?

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Should i be concerned if my two canine teeth are a bit sharper than normal people's. will i need a tooth extraction or will a dentist just have to file them?

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Ask a dentist for the necessity of wisdom tooth extraction. i have panoramic xrays image.

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