BROKEN cracked tooth pain?!
Question: so i broke a couple teeth....about 1/4 or on molar,and about 1/2 of another,and now they are causing jaw pain up to my ear,i can only get into one dentist who i have heard is a little more harsh then the others,so i am nervous.....since i have pain and a earache,i am guessing it could be infected....will he perscribe antibiotics and pain killers....take exrays? what will happen? thanks
Answers: so i broke a couple teeth....about 1/4 or on molar,and about 1/2 of another,and now they are causing jaw pain up to my ear,i can only get into one dentist who i have heard is a little more harsh then the others,so i am nervous.....since i have pain and a earache,i am guessing it could be infected....will he perscribe antibiotics and pain killers....take exrays? what will happen? thanks
X-rays are first, then probably some cleaning out of the broken teeth - you have been eating, right? That means there are food particles stuck in the broken places and either an exposed nerve or infection from the bacteria is what's causing your pain. I assume that the dentist will prescribe an antibiotic and pain meds then see you a few days later (after the infection had cleared) for the repair. Just ask about massage therapy prior to the Novocaine shot! My dentist has this amazing technique of massaging my gums with his fingertip for about 5 minutes prior to the shot, and I seriously feel nothing! In the meantime, take ibuprofen - it will help alleviate the throbbing sensation by reducing the swelling of the exposed nerve or gum line.