Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 30 Location: Phoenix Arizona
Abcessed Tooth Posted: 01-02-04 23:19pm
Hi i'm really concerned about this teeth
situation , I had abroken tooth that
decided to go bad over new years. I am on
keflex, swellings going down but I feel
just awful, i'm suppose to get all my
teeth (just about) pulled and new ones
made next week,i'd waited till after the
new year when there was little going on,
should I make an apt with the dentist or
the Dr.?I guess I need some pain meds now
to , my head ach just strted again. I
have a bad habit of avoiding the dr office
(and the dentist!)i still havent heard
from the drs about my last test. He was
todo an ana test. Holidays seem too slow
down things. I really feel bad ..Very
tired too I hope your feeling better
yourself lady brannon... I ;ve been
watching your situation and I 've
remembered you in my prayers ...Love
lily
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mike101
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 133 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: 01-03-04 00:04am
Karl
i would most certainly follow-up with your
dentist.
The antibiotics will reduce the infection,
which is good, but there is no substitute
for either removing the offending tooth or
the dentist starting a series of endo
treatments on the tooth.
Whilst many people prefer to avoid the
dentists office the consequence is
increased discomfort each time the tooth
flares up.
Your headaches will continue until the
tooth radiating the pain is delt with.
