MistressTheaZ
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ORIGINAL: Orlandoguy39 Two things. If there is swelling, there is probably either an infection or inflamation, depending on why it is swollen. If it is an infection, all the salt water in the world will not help. Either the body will eventually fight it off or it wont. Antibiotics are the choice here. If you go the the ER, they will give you antibiotics and some pain meds (until the antibiotic works). This will help until it gets re-infected and it happenes again. Remember, Once it happens, the easier it happens in the future. It may buy you some time though. If it is inflamation then over the counter Aleve is good. NO more than 2 every eight hours and that is is you are healty with no issues with blood disorders, kidney, liver etc. If you have any med conditions, then go to the ER. Hope this helps. Yes. I had to deal with this a while back and was unfortunately away for work when the impacted wisdom teeth decided to act up. I couldn't take care of it right away, but this is absolutely right - the ER will likely give you something for the pain and antibiotics. They DO help, trust Me, but you'll probably only get a few months before this happens again. It will be something that won't go away... Even in New York City, the bill was approximately $425 to be seen by the doctor, have two x-rays done, given a shot for pain, and antibiotics. Tell them upfront you do not have insurance, are in horrific pain, and can only put down a cash deposit. They will help! I'll second the ideas on inquiring to dentists about payments, but note that many will send you home with antibiotics for a short number of days to calm down the infection, (once the x-rays confirm that this is the problem), before they will agree to operate anyhow. A dental college is another idea, but be advised they do tend to have waiting lists to get an appointment that can be weeks or even months long. In the meantime, do think about going to ER. Until then, yes - the salt water rinses can help a little, try rubbing a small dab of BenGay or something similar on your face/jaw to calm down the aching (it works for a short time better than ice!), avoid eating anything crunchy, cold, or that will stick in your teeth. Sorry you are going through this - I know it's horrible! Wisdom-teeth free, ~Thea
< Message edited by MistressTheaZ -- 9/13/2006 7:13:24 AM >
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