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Toothache remedies

(28 Posts)
Camelotclub Wed 28-Aug-19 13:31:32

Go to another (private) dentist. It'll cost but worth it to get rid of the pain. She can't last two weeks. Failing that, Paramol or similar (paracetamol and codeine) might help.

Squiffy Wed 28-Aug-19 13:26:08

Clove oil may help. I’ve used it in the past and it definitely took the edge off the pain.

HurdyGurdy Wed 28-Aug-19 13:20:31

Any ideas on what to try please?

My daughter's wisdom tooth has been causing her excruciating pain. She had an emergency appointment at the dentist this morning, hoping to have it removed.

She had the injections, but could still feel pain, and then had a panic attack, so they couldn't do it. She has now been referred to the sedation clinic.

They won't get the referral until tomorrow, then she will have a consultation appointment next week, with the extraction set for the week after that. (This is correct, as my husband rang to see if she could get it done privately. This is what the clinuc told him, and said they don't have private appointments)

So she's stuck with this pain for at least two weeks it seems. She's been taking 500mg paracetamol, which has barely touched the pain.

Does anyone have any clever remedies that she could try as well as, or instead of, the paracetamol?

It's awful to see her in such pain.

She's type 1 diabetic, in case that us relevant.