I have 1 tooth that was recently diagnosed as having low-grade, chronic infection around its root. I usually don't feel pain, but feel a lightly different feel tapping. When I am tired or not feeling well, I have very minor biting pain on that tooth.
I am making plans to get a root canal and everything. This past week has been incredibly stressful and I barely slept, ate poorly, and was having a cold to begin with. Yesterday, throughout the day the biting pain on my bad tooth was getting worse, and today i could feel the gum around it is really swollen (but there's no pus and it's not squishy) and red, and the severe biting pain persists. My whole mouth just feels like it's inflamed though-- my throat is sore, have burning sensation, and my eyes are also dry and red and burning.
I don't know if my tooth caused all the others, or if my overall poor health at the moment lead to my tooth acting up. But I am taking a long flight to Asia in a few hours. What can I do to minimize discomfort until I can get to a dentist?
posted by redwaterman
on May 8, 2013 -
13 answers
I had multiple fillings done about a month ago due to my major dental negligence over the past few years. Everything was awesome and wonderful until last week....
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posted by altopower
on May 3, 2013 -
12 answers
My front tooth, already decaying, has actually cracked down the middle. I know, should've taken care of it earlier blah blah blah but I'm taking care of it now and need to know my options. I am 24, uninsured and have very little in the way of expendable money.
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posted by dr handsome
on Apr 23, 2013 -
20 answers
It's the middle of the night, I'm out of town, and I'm in pain from my tooth. Please help me figure out what my next step is.
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posted by insectosaurus
on Apr 17, 2013 -
11 answers
There is a soft lump toward the front of the roof of my mouth. It is not a blister. It is not a canker sore. It might be a result of an infection where I had a root canal 6 months ago. Naturally, I think it's awful and life-ending.
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posted by kimberussell
on Apr 13, 2013 -
17 answers
Today my eight-year-old niece broke her two front teeth, both diagonally so that she has a triangle-shaped hole between her teeth. They are adult teeth. They are on their way to the dentist, but I just wanted to get some information from experiences you all may have had.
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posted by anthropoid
on Jan 24, 2013 -
37 answers
I had root canals redone (by an endodontist) and crowns placed on two of my upper teeth (by my dentist) that are side by side early last year. All was well until yesterday morning, when I woke up with a dull throbbing aching pain on where those teeth are, but especially on the one tooth. It doesn't seem to be sensitive to hot and cold, but chewing on that side hurts. I already have an appointment with my dentist, but would appreciate it if anybody who knows can give me the worst, best, and most likely scenario of what I am facing so I can prepare myself. Thank you so much. Anecdotes if you experienced something similar are also appreciated.
posted by skjønn
on Jan 9, 2013 -
11 answers
I had a root canal on a tooth a couple years ago, and never got a crown on it. Most of the rest of the tooth just fell out. Do I need to do anything about it?
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posted by webmutant
on Dec 28, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm 34, and currently have all my wisdom teeth, but one broke over the summer and got an infection a while back. I'm on heavy duty antibiotics now to minimize that and the extraction is scheduled for Friday morning. My regular dentist will be doing the procedure, and it sounds as though I'll just be getting a local anaesthetic. He said I wouldn't even need someone to drive me to the appointment, though I probably will, just to be on the safe side. What else should I know before going into this?
posted by peppermind
on Oct 30, 2012 -
32 answers
I have an older dog whose front tooth is loose enough that I can wiggle it with my fingers. I'm taking him into the vet tomorrow, but before I do, I'm wondering: is it possible for the vet to remove a dog's tooth without putting him under anesthesia?
posted by roger ackroyd
on Aug 30, 2012 -
14 answers
Over the past 6 months I've been having a dental implant installed, and it has now failed. The dentist has been rather dismissive of the pain, and I'm pretty sure I can identify specifically when the implant failed and I believe it to be his fault. This should have taken 4 appointments to finish, and has now been 9, and will end with the 10th…hopefully. There are other instances of his (possible) incompetence past the break (please read if you are going to reply). He has said that after I heal when it's removed he will do the process again for free…but I'm rather terrified of him now. Do I have any legal recourse to ask for a refund?
Again, details after the break.
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posted by aloiv2
on Jul 20, 2012 -
7 answers
My adult dog lost a tooth a couple weeks ago after chewing on a Nylabone. I took the bone away, and was planning to make an appointment for cleaning/ scaling in a month or so, when I could afford it. Today I found another tooth and now I'm more worried that this is something that can't wait. Help please!
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posted by GastrocNemesis
on Jun 6, 2012 -
15 answers
I need to locate an outstanding orthodontist (in the DC area or otherwise) who can provide a second opinion on my 12 year old son's highly unique problem with his No. 7 canine.
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posted by Jamesonian
on May 7, 2012 -
3 answers
My two right wisdom teeth are infected and abscessed. I'm on 500mg of Amoxicillin three times a day. Should I wait until the infection clears before getting them extracted?
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posted by clcapps
on Apr 21, 2012 -
12 answers
I will be having a root canal soon, but the dentist has told me that the damage to the tooth may not be treatable by the root canal, and that other action may be necessary. He's given me a few options to consider, and has asked me to pick one.
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posted by smilingtiger
on Apr 17, 2012 -
18 answers
Have any of you flown on an airplane the day after you got a wisdom tooth removed? My oral surgeon says it'll be fine, but I'm nervous.
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posted by Viola
on Feb 16, 2012 -
22 answers
My dentist inserted my permanent crown in a temporary fashion due to my tooth's uncertainty about whether it likes all of this intrusive behaviour - how long to wait to see if it will settle down? Potentially triggering dental details inside.
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posted by analog
on Feb 7, 2012 -
7 answers
Our 2-year old has an injured tooth that is wearing away. Dentist would like to go in, and do baby-tooth root canal, or possible extraction if the tooth cannot be saved. Hospital wants outrageous sums of money, health insurance says it will not cover it. Are there any good options?
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posted by fings
on Sep 8, 2011 -
19 answers
Trying to figure out whether to call my dentist's emergency number, see if this is something that can wait until Tues. or if it's something an urgent care could handle.
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posted by TravellingCari
on May 29, 2011 -
9 answers
Help! My old dentist screwed up my teeth and now I live 500 miles away and need a possible root canal. Is there any way to get a reimbursement for the work that was done?
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posted by tessalations999
on Apr 24, 2011 -
8 answers
What is up with human teeth? Why do they so often come in crooked, in the wrong place, or not at all?
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posted by yawper
on Apr 14, 2011 -
29 answers
I have the special trays already. What teeth whitening goo should I buy online to put in them?
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posted by Addlepated
on Apr 6, 2011 -
7 answers
My daughter wrote a note to the Tooth Fairy tonight asking her what she did with all of the teeth she collected. What should the Tooth Fairy tell her in response?
posted by ColdChef
on Mar 15, 2011 -
81 answers
Which are your favorite teeth cleaning products? Favorite regular or electric toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, floss picks, mouthwash, etc.?
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posted by sharkfu
on Mar 3, 2011 -
56 answers
2 years ago I had a root canal performed on my second molar. Today the crown cracked and a piece fell off. Could this be cause by excessive grinding?
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posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo
on Feb 22, 2011 -
4 answers
I have a dental issue (broken crown) but I'm not in my home country and won't be back for a week. I'm not in pain and I can probably live with it for now. Would waiting a week to see a dentist be detrimental?
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posted by cabingirl
on Jan 17, 2011 -
12 answers
I fell on my face ice skating two days ago and hit one of my upper front teeth directly on the ice. I've read plenty about teeth dying after trauma. Is this usually the case?
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posted by i_love_squirrels
on Dec 21, 2010 -
15 answers
You are not a dentist, but maybe you are real clever and know how I can get this nasty abscess-pus taste out of my mouth?
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posted by Syllables
on Oct 26, 2010 -
12 answers
Please help me make liquid tooth soap! I only know of two available - Perfect Prescription, which would cost ±$50 per bottle to order from Australia, and one on etsy but the seller won't answer my emails asking if she'll ship to Oz.
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posted by Zaire
on Oct 23, 2010 -
5 answers
I'm having 2 wisdom teeth and another out in a couple of days. I'm growing increasing nervous about the procedure. What can I expect?
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posted by Admira
on Oct 4, 2010 -
27 answers
I'm having a tooth extraction + bone graft + dental implant on Thursday on the lower left side molar closest to the jaw joint on the back of my mouth. Have you had something similar? Could I ask you a few questions?
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posted by kthxbi
on Jul 11, 2010 -
23 answers
Should I ask my dentist to replace my composite (white) filling with something stronger, so my chewing sensitivity is eliminated?
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posted by blake137
on May 28, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm really fascinated by teeth and their various shapes, arrangements, etc. I remember reading something a few years back that discussed several basic dental patterns, but I can't find it, or any info remotely like it. It was a fluff piece in a fashion mag I think, but I'm more interested in reading something slightly more substantial or scientific. Does there exist a taxonomy, or a conventionalized way for describing common dental patterns? Google searching yields little, and frankly, I feel like a bit of a freak for having such a weird attraction to these cute little things and all their delightful quirks. Bonus question, am I alone on this?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2010 -
13 answers
