What can i do to help control toothache pain until i see my dentist? my tooth has been aching and bothering me for a couple of days now. it's not incredibly painful, but it can be distracting. i have an appointment with my dentist in three days, but until

Typically : Typically medications with anti-inflammatory properties such as Motrin work the best for dental pain. It is often difficult to get total pain relief if the nerve of the tooth is involved and definitive treatment is not initiated. Usually, pain is caused by swelling or infection. If that is the case, consider getting a prescription for an antibiotic prior to your visit if you are a patient of record at that office. Hope this helps and good luck.

Portland, When : Portland, when in pain see your dentist. I always see patients in pain that day. If I am away I have a colleague covering. If needed, i will call in pain medication and or antibiotics when appropriate. Three days sounds like a long time to see your dentist. Hope that is helpful, michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow dentistry at suburban square 610-649-0313 www.Dentistryatsuburbansquare.Com.

I : I strongly suggest you try a pain killer. Tylenol (acetaminophen) should do the trick, i would combine it with advil, that way you will be tackling the problem from both ends. Advil is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug, it helps stop tissue from swelling which causes pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen) on the other hand reduces the rate of transmission of pain, and it is very good for mild pain. Dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts - quality that counts.

Do : Do you have an existing relationship with the dentist? If so he or she may be able to make a very tentative diagnosis and prescribe pain medication and/or antibiotics if they see fit. Have you discussed this with the dentist?