what can i do to relieve my wisdom tooth pain?

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Answer 1

Wisdom Tooth Pain: Wisdom Teeth that are symptomatic should be removed. Probably a good idea to consult with an oral surgeon.

Answer 2

See Dentist: A Dentist can diagnose and direct treatment for wisdom tooth problems such as decay, damage to adjacent tooth, pericoronitis (inflamed gums), gum disease, fracture, etc. until you can get to your Dentist for the care you need, take OTC analgesics exactly as directed on the package. Go see a Dentist and get it fixed.

Answer 3

See a dentist: Wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 16 and 25. If you are experiencing pain, swollen lymph nodes and it does not go away or if you find it difficult to open your mouth, you should see a dentist for evaluation, x-ray and wisdom teeth removal.

Answer 4

Meds, Oral Surgeon: OTC meds now. See wisdom tooth expert. For best results with wisdom teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.

Answer 5

See your dentist: Warm salt water rinses and meds like tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil may help a bit but you should be evaluated by your dentist.

Answer 6

Some thoughts: Use something like tylenol (acetaminophen). Any anti-inflammatory medication can help. Aleve, motrin, advil and even a holistic alternative arnica. Ice to minimize swelling can also be helpful. That is only managing the pain... Please see a dentist to help you resolve the issue which is causing you pain. Make an appointment asap please.

Answer 7

Call your dentist.: Like a splinter in your finger, pain exists because there is a problem. Would you take pain medication & antibiotics and use an ice-pack to manage the splinter? Not likely: you would take it out! see your dentist asap. Solve the problem. Be well :-).

Answer 8

Advil/tylenol: A combination of advil(ibuprofen) and tylenol (acetaminophen) is very effective. 600mg/1000mg of advil/tylenol has been shown in a study to be as effective as a medium strength narcotic pain killer such as hydrocodone. Good luck!

Answer 9

A few ideas: OTC medications like ibuprofen, Orajel, saline rinses, ice packs, keep head elevated. Soft food. Antibiotics if you can get your MD or DDS to prescribe. Solution is to see the wisdom tooth expert. For best results with wisdom teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.

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