I read u have a toothache earlier. I have one also and it is killing me. I was wondering if u or anyone else has any remedies or thoughts on a way to stop the pain. It is pretty bad, can;t sleep or can't even sit down. thanks...jerek
mad jack- toothache
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I might have to do that. I need something. Going crazy watching this St Louis game in pain. thanks
If money is holding you back from getting the care that you need. Why don't you check to see if there is a dental school in Birmingham. Or in a city nearby.
Although you will be treated by a student he or she will be supervised by a licensed dentist. Hell..the worse thing they could do is pull the wrong tooth. Then they can start over again... and keep trying till they get the right one! HEY.. just kidding.
And no... they don't have to pull it. They will give you the care you need and it will be affordable. Better idea than an ER.
I was a social worker in Dallas for three years and worked closely with Baylor Dental School. This is a good option for you if there is a dental school in your city.
Good luck!
AzRusty
Although you will be treated by a student he or she will be supervised by a licensed dentist. Hell..the worse thing they could do is pull the wrong tooth. Then they can start over again... and keep trying till they get the right one! HEY.. just kidding.
And no... they don't have to pull it. They will give you the care you need and it will be affordable. Better idea than an ER.
I was a social worker in Dallas for three years and worked closely with Baylor Dental School. This is a good option for you if there is a dental school in your city.
Good luck!
AzRusty
THANKS for all the replies. I do have insurance but hate going to the dentist. I guess i'll have to if it doesn't get any better. Now if i can make it through work today, I'll be heading to Chicago tomorrow for aliitle relaxation. thanks guys...jerek
yup.....go to the dentist. he gave me antibiotic to take out the infection before he can do the repairs. i HATE the dentist too. i should have asked for percodan (sp?) but didn't.
btw- neemer, what's the difference between percodan and percocet? from experience it seems that dan works better than cet. is that right or is it imagination?
btw- neemer, what's the difference between percodan and percocet? from experience it seems that dan works better than cet. is that right or is it imagination?
My father had an infected tooth and didn't go to the dentist and ended up with an infected heart valve that needed to be removed. (the valve not the tooth)
GO TO THE DENTIST !!! Regardless if it stops hurting. I find Motrin is the best nonnarcotic for tooth pain but Percodan is much better
GO TO THE DENTIST !!! Regardless if it stops hurting. I find Motrin is the best nonnarcotic for tooth pain but Percodan is much better
Jack...
Nope it's not your imagination, they are similiar but yet different. Both narcotics contain the opiate Oxycodone which is an extremely strong analgesic to control pain. They both come in a few different milligram strengths.
PERCODAN contains the combination of oxycodone and ASPIRIN usually in doses of 325mg. PERCOCET also contains the drug oxycodone but it is combined with acetaminophen(tylenol) instead of aspirin. By your comments, it seems as if your body is responding better to the aspirin instead of the acetaminophen(tylenol).
[This message has been edited by Neemer (edited 06-16-2001).]
Nope it's not your imagination, they are similiar but yet different. Both narcotics contain the opiate Oxycodone which is an extremely strong analgesic to control pain. They both come in a few different milligram strengths.
PERCODAN contains the combination of oxycodone and ASPIRIN usually in doses of 325mg. PERCOCET also contains the drug oxycodone but it is combined with acetaminophen(tylenol) instead of aspirin. By your comments, it seems as if your body is responding better to the aspirin instead of the acetaminophen(tylenol).
[This message has been edited by Neemer (edited 06-16-2001).]
FWIW saw a study a few years ago on
professional suicide rates #1 was dentists
reasoning is that they subconsciously know
they are inflicting pain...
professional suicide rates #1 was dentists
reasoning is that they subconsciously know
they are inflicting pain...
