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What to do if i have 8 wisdom teeth coming in and it hurts so bad, is there anything besides orajel to help with the pain?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wow: Eight wisdom teeth.. most people only have four, so you must really be uncomfortable. There would definitely be little in any room for all of these teeth, so I suggest you make an appointment with a local dentist to be evaluated.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your dentist: In many cases wisdom teeth should be extracted due to complications associated with the presence of tooth decay. It is a common procedure, generally performed under local anesthesia, intravenous (IV) sedation, or general anesthesia by a specially trained dentist or oral surgeon. Often extracting a wisdom tooth is the best solution. See your dentist for x-ray and evaluation.

Answered 6/11/2014

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8 wisdom teeth?: In general people only have 4 wisdom teeth. Depending on how old you are you may have other teeth coming in. Regardless, Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen) would be better than oragel for teething pain. If you are really in severe discomfort an evaluation by your dentist is in order.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Oral Surgeon: Oral Surgeons are wisdom tooth experts. Please call your Dentist for a recommendation. Note that most people have 4 wisdom teeth, not 8. Irregardless, you're teething, and that hurts. Until you get to the Oral Surgeon take Advil/Motrin/Ibuprofen exactly as directed on the package, rinse with salt water, apply Orabase-B (instead of Orajel). But first, make appointment with Oral Surgeon.

Answered 6/12/2014

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