Tooth abscess - SEVERE pain - HELP!!?!
Question:
Tooth abscess - SEVERE pain - HELP!!?
I have an abscess which is causing me excrushiating pain. I have been unable to sleep for 15 hours, I've tried paracetamol, clove oil, salt water....is there anything else I can try to relief the pain. I can't get to a dentist for 5 days. Does this warrent an emergency? should I go to hospital or just wait for my appointment?
Answers:
Okay, for *Mojo*, Panadeine Forte is not available without prescription in Australia or anywhere else. And for Audrey, hospitals DO have emergency services for dental pain.
My advice is however, go to your local after-hours doctor. It may cost extra but they will be able to put you on a strong antibiotic to relieve the pain by reducing the severity of the abscess, along with a pain killer to tide you over until you can get to your dentist, just don't over do the pain meds, if two don't work, four won't either.
Book that appointment with a dentist regardless of the wait, tell them to put you on their cancellation list, you may get in earlier. You need to be treated as soon as possible. If you get any severe facial swelling, turn up to a dentist or your hospital A & E on the spot. this could be very dangerous, sometimes fatal if left.