... what should i take? It really hurts!
So, I just had two teeth pulled at the same time and the dentist didn't give me anything for pain so
Question posted by carssia7712 on 27 June 2013
Last updated on 27 June 2013 by DzooBaby
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DzooBaby
27 June 2013
You need to just call your dentist and ask what to do. I have seen dentists give ibuprofen for this but I wouldnt just take it without a recommendation from your dentist. I had all four wisdom teeth extracted at the same time and it hurts!! Perhaps if you call and tell them you are in pain, they will call some pain pills in for you.
Delila
27 June 2013
Hi, i would take Paracetamol, maybe Co-codamol, and use (adult) Bonjela or Anbesol AROUND the area where the teeth were extracted - not directly on the area where the roots were! And use a good (sensitive) mouthwash twice daily.
Another2
27 June 2013
Paracetamol + Codeine. Stay away from Ibuprofen.
endlessPred
27 June 2013
No don't take an NSAID as it increases bleeding and these bleed for a while. Don't mess with the blood clot that forms or you end up with dry socket. That really hurts and you have to go back.
Use Tylenol. It only hurts a day or so. Rinse mouth with saltwater. Be very careful brushing so you don't disturb the clot. I would just skip it the first day or so. If the area starts bleeding bite on folded gauze to create pressure. In the morning call the dentist and get better instruction. They should have given you a handout.
endlessPred
27 June 2013
This information is directly from my dentist. I shortened it. He did say do not use mouthwash as it contains alcohol and dries the clot. Your dentist will confirm what he wants you to do. Salt water rinses don't get rid of the yucky taste but they do clean and disinfect. Alcohol hurts like heck in mouthwash and some of the others are too flavored with mint and such.
If these happen to be back molars, wisdom teeth, then it will hurt longer and you should be given pain medication. They are mentioning some pretty fancy stuff in the other responses. I don't know if dentists can prescribe these, so go with what the dentist says. I once left without a prescription. You never know.
kathyhanson
27 June 2013
Ibuprophen would be best if you can tolerate it. It will help with the swelling since it is an anti-inflammatory. I hope you feel better tomorrow.
endlessPred
27 June 2013
No NSAID for this. Bleeding...
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