Archive for the ‘Dental’ Category

How long is the pain supposed to last for a root canal?

Friday, May 29th, 2009

loriwood94 asked: I got a root canal on one of my bottom teeth Thursday the 7th of August. It hurt REALLY bad the first three days, I couldn't put Any pressure on it. It's been Eight days now, and I still can't chew on it without excruciating pain, but putting ...

How long does the pain and swelling take to go away after being diagnosed with dental emphysema?

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

froggin12132001 asked: Last week I had 2 cavities filled by my dentist and about 2 hours after I left his office I was in horrible pain, I went back later that day for him to examine me and I was told I had dental emphysema. He put me on penecilin ...

How long does the pain from getting a shot from the dentist last?

Monday, May 18th, 2009

skibum_us asked: I got a shot from the dentist the other day and it still hurts. How long does the pain last? Is this normal? I don't remember this much pain.DERICK

What pain relief medicine should i buy for extracting my wisdom teeth?

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Peter asked: I just extracted two of my bottom wisdom teeth and i the doctor didn't give me a prescription for pain relief medicine. Can you guys recommend what i should get?SHANNON

How long does the pain last after root canal?

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

ShdD345 asked: I had it done today, my dentist gave pain killers and said it will hurts for 2 to free days! But the pain is killing me, how long does it really takes?VAUGHN

What should I do about pain in a tooth with a temporary crown?

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

lucysmom asked: I had the temporary crown put in last week, and it will be in place for 3 weeks while I am waiting for the permanent crown to be made. I started having toothache type pain in this tooth 3 days after the procedure. Tylenol and Alleve ...

Are there any pain relief remedies for a small gum infection while I wait for my dentist appointment?

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Kristen R asked: I suspect I'm suffering from pericoronitis (small, painful gum infection caused by being stubborn and not having my wisdom teeth pulled sooner). I have a dentist appointment but its a ways off and the pain is moderate. Symptoms include: Sharp pain behind and around my bottom ...