Tooth removal

[nicola_red]

I had a tooth (lower left molar) removed on Thursday and it still hurts quite a lot, anyone experienced this recently, and any tips on helping it heal? Should I call the dentists tomorrow if it's not feeling better, or am I worrying unnecessarily?

[jenky]

You could try rinsing with some salt water. This should help prevent infection in the hole, which would be the main reason for slowing the healing. I hate dentists.

[Cetti]

I would echo jenky's advice and swill with salt water about 3 times a day. I had a back double removed a while ago and thought it would be fine after a day or so, but was still in pain after a week.

 Don't forget that it's also a shock to the system and your nerves have had a good jangle so they need time to sort themselves out but, and it is a big but if you are at all concerned do contact your dentist.

[ICEMANSAV]

Hi Nicola Red,

 

Not a related answer and it seems you dislike chavs as so do I, if you want to see a funny site go to www.cecimoz.co.uk and click on the chav links at the top left!

[georgit79]

Who actually likes chavs? PS: I only found out what they were a couple of days ago, as I'm from oop north and we call them scallies there.

[nicola_red]

what have I said on the subject of chavs, just out of curiosity?...

[ICEMANSAV]

It was in things in Room 101 I think? anyway check out the link.

[ICEMANSAV]

I am as well Georgit, near Manchester, don't think anyone like them

[nicola_red]

Aha. I'd forgotten about that. My colleagues and I are regular visitors to the chavscum site so I'll take a look at this one.

[smudge]

You could have an infection, hope it clears up soon!

[dragonfly]

If it is really painfull as though you have tooth ache without the tooth it could be whats called a dry socket which i had a few years ago and was very painfull, you will have to go back to the dentist for treatment and antibiotics, hope this helps and that you get it sorted xx