Tooth Ache

[hippo girl 1,995]

I have been suffering with a tooth abscess but now on antibiotics.......

I have never experienced this before and wondered if any of you had ? Any advice on pain relief, swollen face, feeling c..p will be gratefully received.....

[FLY2 10,106]

At odd times, but Jameson's does the trick for me.

[LizzieM 9,272]

I had an abscess years ago on a tooth that was crowned. Antibiotics will start to work within a couple of days HG. Don't resort to the drink! Hope you feel better soon x

[hippo girl 1,995]

Thanks Lizzie, can't drink anything with these antibiotics Fly otherwise I would !!!!!!

[FLY2 10,106]

Only joking about Jameson's. Stick with the antibiotics.

[benjamin1945 15,560]

Sorry about that Hippo.............Anti-biotics,no drink oh dear,...........i'll send you one of my last surviving 45s to listen to.i know you love Cliff Richard.....very soothing.............

[FLY2 10,106]

At least she won't be able to take a bite out of it.

[Michael Booth 7,364]

I've never had one myself but they look to be very painful from what I've just read, hippo girl. Here's an article from

NHS Choices that you may find useful. I've also read that salt water rinses can help.

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Dental-abscess/Pages/Introduction.aspx#relief

[hippo girl 1,995]

Thanks Michael......I have a high pain threshold , it's my vanity that is taking its toll !!!!!!

Can't put me red Lippy on straight, my cheek has dropped ....

[Michael Booth 7,364]

Benjamin has the same problem, hippo girl.

[hippo girl 1,995]

You lot know how to cheer up a damsel in distress .....thanks

[carni 10,046]

HG, I am the same as Lizzie, I had abscesses under front crowns, I hope your Antibiotics kick in quickly, but there is one thing you can try. I have just been using it after treatment that I am having at the moment. It is Bonjela for Adults. Believe me, it's nothing like the one for children. It works like a local anesthetic. It is very powerful and I recommend you use it sparingly until you know how much you need to ease the pain. remember, as you swallow it can make your throat feel numb. No problem, once you are aware of it. I didn't like the feeling in my throat, so I didn't swallow, but used a tissue for a while. It worked wonders for my Dental probs. Best Wishes HG.

Very good stuff, recommended to me by the Chemist here in Lytham St Annes.

[hippo girl 1,995]

Thanks Chris, any tips for reducing the swollen face !!!!????

[Guest]

I have a Dentist appointment tomorrow... at tooth Hurty!

[carni 10,046]

Sorry HG, but you could fill the other side with Marshmallows, so it looks even. Probably look quite cute mi duck.

[Guest]

#13..take all the mirrors down?

[catfan 14,782]

Sorry to hear about your abcess Chrissie, had one years ago myself, not nice.

You MUST finish the antibiotics tho.

Put your mind off the pain & think about a nice bottle of red when you get sorted !

[dgbrit 258]

Drill through to vent it and the pain will go away quicker than Antib

Its because the puss has no where to go so it builds up pressure and you get swollen & pulsing

Wont give Antib here as when you really need them you have built up resistance.

Ps if its a upper tooth its more dangerous than a lower as it has a direct route to the brain.

Anesthetics don't work when its abscessed.

Ps if you have a puss bleb on the gum you can always pop it & that will vent it (Not Kidding)

[benjamin1945 15,560]

Benjamin has the same problem, hippo girl.

Cheeky Michael,.........its only coz i got a shakey left hand............lol.

[Guest]

Not a shakey left hook though Paul!

[LizzieM 9,272]

# 18, blimey dgbrit, Hippogirl will be worried about pus on her brain now!

I do remember having my affected crowned tooth being drilled and an antiseptic root filling put in but I thought it was after a course of antibiotics.

[The Pianoman 1,484]

I've had plenty of abscesses. That's what my front teeth are a mess now. I was would have been in my early 20's when I had the first then at regular intervals. Tooth drilled to drain off and then root treatment. The dentist then did warn me that the treated teeth would eventually disintegrate - well that happened! The last was about 5 years ago and the attitude from the dentist was just to take the offending tooth out straight away. I avoid dentists like the plague now.

[catfan 14,782]

Exactly what happened to me Malc, now less one front tooth ! Had to have a "bridge" .

[ValuerJim 277]

If all that fails, you could try Chaucer Street.

[The Pianoman 1,484]

#23. I'm supposed to be having bridges. I cross the road when I see a dentists surgery tho'.