Why would my pain medication that Im currently on not help my teeth pain?

you have to take the pill and let it desolve on the tooth that hurts

i just read your question and the 7 responses you received. i would have recommended a dental school, but i didn't have to. it warmed my heart to see so many people respond to really try and help. and since you didn't know about the discounted/free dental schools, that means others don't either. so lots of good came from your question and the great responses. next time someone searches dental pain, they might find out about dental schools for the first time and find relief. i''ll stop now, it just made me so happy to see this site really help someone and give the potential for helping others in the future. one more thing. eric, i wish you would go even though it's not hurting right now. i'm sorry you have such pain.

Hi Eric, I hope you have found some sort of relief for your tooth pain by now.
But, I am very curius: What do you use to pull your own tooth? Does
someone help you and hold the mirror for you? Wish I could do that for my
own rotting teeth... Good Luck ~~~Dumpster Diver

I have to tell you that using Ambesol, ice, wet heat, or Ibuprofen like one of the previous posters suggested will not help you with this pain of the narcotics that you are on aren't helping... you need to go to a dentist and STOP doing your own dental work, (ie. pulling your own teeth!) this is dangerous! If you can't afford a Dentist there are Dental Schools that will help you!! Hope you feel better soon!

Pulling your own teeth is not a good idea. If you have infection present you can spread that infection straight into your brain and end up with encephalitis which can be fatal. Most dentists will work out payment arrangements. Please see a dentist. You are really messing with your health here as periodontal disease can cause infections in your heart too if left unchecked. Its time to stop playing with fire and see a dentist. There are many lower cost options like trying a dental school would be better than going untreated or doing your own dental work.

Hello owen and welcome to DC. My guess is that you have an infection now and that is why they are not working. You have been masking the pain with the narcotics so imagine what it would feel like if you were on nothing at all??? I think you need to get yourself to a periodontist like right away. Pulling your own teeth isn't normal either and you could be doing yourself more harm and damage than good. Have you ever heard of "dry sockets"??? Not a good thing... Bottom line is... even pain medication won't "kill" pain... it makes it bearable until it isn't. I think you are at that point now...

Mary

You are having what is called ACUTE pain on top of your chronic pain. It also sounds like you could have infection or abscess going on in your mouth. You really need this addressed by a dentist whether you can afford it or not. Infection needs an antibiotic. Most will take payments if you cannot afford a visit. Pulling the tooth may just make the situation worse not better if there is infection in the gum. You may need your norco dose adjusted or increased until this subsides...

You might try using some Ambesol, or the store brand equal, on the gum area around the affected tooth. Just be careful not to use too much too often or you'll literally burn the gum. You could also try using ice or wet heat against the cheek nearest the affected tooth. Ibuprofen might be more effective than the bc powders since it's an anti-inflammatory. I hope this helps. :)
Lisa

If this too pain is not what the meds were originally prescribed for it makes sense as the tooth pain is addition, or over and above whatever the original condition is. So with additional pain your existing meds probably will not help , and since you've been on that much already, it may be difficult to get enough (or additional) that will help, unless you have an appointment pending to correct the situation with your mouth (which I understand you already said you do not). Hope this helps.