Nakia Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Last Wednesday I went to the dentist to get some cavities filled. My back molar on top was cracked and the cavity was deep so the dentist said that if I wanted to keep the tooth, I would need a root canal and crown. We talked about it, and I opted for an extraction instead. Well....dang! It hurts like heck! He gave me Vicodin, and I am having to take it. I have an awful taste in my mouth and horrible breath. I am gargling in warm salt water like my instructions say and brushing my teeth, but it is soooooo gross! Is it normal to have a lot of pain and the odor and bad taste?? I admit I am a huge wimp. I have to work tonight, and I don't want to gross anybody out with my dragon breath. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Wednesday 10 days ago? Or 3 days ago? I wouldn't think it would still be hurting after 10 days. Have you seen the dentist for a follow up? I'd call. :grouphug: I hate having dental work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 My dh just had one pulled 3 weeks ago. The Dr. said if his breath was REALLY bad that could signal a dry socket. Dh had no problems and no bad breath at all. I would call your dentist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpsings Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I have had 2 pulled (I have a bridge now) and usually it only hurts for a couple of days. I think that's dry socket. I would go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 EEEKKKK!! It was Wednesday, three days ago. Even my husband said I had bad breath last night, and he has NEVER said that before. I guess I need to call the office and see if they can page the dentist. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Yeah, definatly call the dentist. DH has unfortunatly had numerous pulled (this is what he gets for smoking and drinking sugary drinks, ie did not take care of his teeth) and he has *never* had "dragon" breath. He *does* hurt for about a week after-wards, yet he is able to come off the rx meds within 3 days. Hope you feel better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Wednesday 10 days ago? Or 3 days ago? I wouldn't think it would still be hurting after 10 days. Have you seen the dentist for a follow up? I'd call.:grouphug: I hate having dental work. :iagree: The odor makes me think you may have an infection:( I had a back molar extracted and I felt no pain or odor afterwards. How long has it been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 DH always leaves the dentist with a rx for amoxicillian. That is unless he has been on something before the extraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Did you call? What did they say? Dry socket A dry socket is: Any socket in which a patient is having pain due to the loss of the blood clot thus exposing the bone to air, food, and fluids along with an offensive odor. This often occurs two or more days after an extraction and can last about 5-6 days. It is normal to have soreness and discomfort following an extraction. However, pain should be lessening by the second day. This condition exist when a blood clot is dislodged from the surgery site thus exposing the bone and fine nerve endings. The blood clot helps in the stopping of bleeding and lays the foundation or framework for new tissue and bone to develop over a two-month healing process. This condition is more common in the mandibular area and in back teeth due to poorer circulation in this area, with wisdom teeth being the most common site. Dry socket delays the healing process. Treatment could include the following: Medication applied to the site. Clove oil technique. Gauze with medication. Additional home care instructions. Applying topical anesthetic. Alvogyl by Septodont Patients usually notice pain relief in about 5-10 minutes after the dressing is applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I had a wisdom tooth removed last year. they had to cut some of the jaw away as well. It was very painful. So painful that I went back the next day, .I found out the stitches had riped out, and the gum had shrunk. so they couldn't sew it up. The dentist gave me some REALLY strong painkillers, I was totally spaced out I only took them twice. I had bear bone that I could easily see. I didn't eat anything for a few days, it was just too painful. The pain slowly went away after a week. I still have a sort of hole in my gum there. I can't see the bone, but food sometimes gets caught in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Well, I put off calling all day yesterday (I know, I know), and then I went to work last night. By the time work was over this morning, I was in a bad way. I have called the office twice today and left messages, but no one has called me back. I am getting really mad and desperate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Well, I put off calling all day yesterday (I know, I know), and then I went to work last night. By the time work was over this morning, I was in a bad way. I have called the office twice today and left messages, but no one has called me back. I am getting really mad and desperate!!! :grouphug::grouphug: There are few things (other than the obvious fall-off-the-roof stuff) that I consider an emergency-get-in-today kind of thing. . . but dental pain would be right on that ER list. Unfortunately, the actual ER wouldn't be much help in most cases. .. TBH, if you have any really good pain killers in the house (narcotics), I'd take a good dose of those tonight to get through until morning and then off to SOME dentist by 9 AM. If you can't stand the pain and don't have good drugs in the house, the E.R. is an option, but it will be a pricey one and will just get you through the night until a dentist deals with you in the morning. . . If you are stuck with OTC meds, I find Aleve (or generic) to be a good OTC pain med (take 2) or 800 mg ibuprofen. . . Hang in there!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 After a week I would go back - sounds infected. I, too, saved $$$ by having a back molar pulled instead of crowned. What you are relating does not sound right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: There are few things (other than the obvious fall-off-the-roof stuff) that I consider an emergency-get-in-today kind of thing. . . but dental pain would be right on that ER list. Unfortunately, the actual ER wouldn't be much help in most cases. .. TBH, if you have any really good pain killers in the house (narcotics), I'd take a good dose of those tonight to get through until morning and then off to SOME dentist by 9 AM. If you can't stand the pain and don't have good drugs in the house, the E.R. is an option, but it will be a pricey one and will just get you through the night until a dentist deals with you in the morning. . . If you are stuck with OTC meds, I find Aleve (or generic) to be a good OTC pain med (take 2) or 800 mg ibuprofen. . . Hang in there!!!! The dentist game me a prescription for 12 Vicodin when he pulled it Wednesday. I just took the last one. I do not ever take pain meds, but this is a desperate time. Thanks for you help. I'm going to show up in the morning at the office. They open at 8:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I googled vicodin and it is tylenol + narcotic. If it were *me*, and I was still in pain, I'd feel safe adding 800 mg ibuprofen to the mix. hang in there. . . morning will be here soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 I googled vicodin and it is tylenol + narcotic. If it were *me*, and I was still in pain, I'd feel safe adding 800 mg ibuprofen to the mix. hang in there. . . morning will be here soon! Oh honey, I've been taking Ibuprofen 800mg every 8 hours too. I'm on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Update: It's a dry socket. YUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Update: It's a dry socket. YUCK! What does that mean for you? Meds, appointments, dressings, etc? I don't know what the care of a dry socket would entail, I'm just hoping it doesn't mean a lot of extra work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 What does that mean for you? Meds, appointments, dressings, etc? I don't know what the care of a dry socket would entail, I'm just hoping it doesn't mean a lot of extra work for you. When I went in to the dentist yesterday, they packed it with some medicated gauze. I go back tomorrow for another packing, and then if it's doing okay, I can remove the packing on Wednesday. He gave me more pain meds, and it feels a ton better already! Thanks for asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiri Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I developed dry socket when I had one of my wisdom teeth pulled several years ago. I have experienced natural child birth and believe that infection was probably worse. Bless your heart! I am so glad you are feeling better. I know when they packed my mouth with medicated gauze, the relief was instantaneous. I hope you had the same relief. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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