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drizzit - 04 Jul 2007 02:40 GMT

The wisdom teeth on the top of my mouth are killing me right now.
Both of them are completely decayed and are VERY sensitive to the
touch. Also on my left side the tooth that is next to my wisdom has
broken off and this tooth is also very sensitive.

They don't really hurt all the time. If I can manage to not bite down
or them or hit them with my tongue they don't really hurt but that is
a very difficult task to do. If I touch any of the teeth they hurt
pretty badly and will continue to hurt until they have been left a
lone for a while.

My first question is how do I know if the tooth is infected. I am
sure they are by now just because of the condition they are in but how
can I be sure? I know it is dangerous to have infected teeth because
the infection can spread.

Right now it's a big annoyance but I know that it's going to develop
into something more than that. Eating is very difficult, if I
accidentally bite down on the tooth with any kind of source I am in
for some serious pain.

Second question, should I got to the ER. Like I said the pain is
pretty intense. Is there some kind of dentist that is always at an ER
that can look at my teeth? If I do goto the ER what should I expect
the Dr's would do? I have gums and everything else hanging around
these teeth and the one that is broken off seems like it is loose.

Would appreciate any advice.

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John & Ninetta - 04 Jul 2007 02:53 GMT

> The wisdom teeth on the top of my mouth are killing me right now.
> Both of them are completely decayed and are VERY sensitive to the
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> can I be sure? I know it is dangerous to have infected teeth because
> the infection can spread.

They sound like they are already infected. Do not leave this for too much
longer. Call a dentist tomorrow (or today if some are still open where you
live). Its almost 10pm where I live and all are long closed.

> Right now it's a big annoyance but I know that it's going to develop
> into something more than that. Eating is very difficult, if I
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> the Dr's would do? I have gums and everything else hanging around
> these teeth and the one that is broken off seems like it is loose.

Unless you have a facial swelling or unbearable pain (which it doesn't sound
like as long as you don't bite on or touch these teeth, based on your
description), you might consider the ER outside of regular dentist office
hours. Its best to see a dentist as they will do more for you likely than
giving you some pain relievers to get you by until the morning when you can
call a dentist.

Most ERs don't have a dentist on call who can see you. Even if they do, its
unlikely they will do anything but palliative measures outside of regular
office hours.

PLEASE...see a dentist ASAP.

John

> Would appreciate any advice.

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drizzit - 04 Jul 2007 03:05 GMT

> > The wisdom teeth on the top of my mouth are killing me right now.
> > Both of them are completely decayed and are VERY sensitive to the
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> > Would appreciate any advice.

Thanks very much for the response. I also have other issues including
no insurance which is why I was asking about the ER mostly. Basically
what you are saying is that the ER would probably give me a
prescription for vicodin or something and some antibiotics?

I live in a University City which will do things for low costs but I
am not to sure about wisdom teeth. Other than that I guess I would
have to work out something with a dentist office because they need to
come out. As of right now I think my only option would be the ER
because tomorrow is the 4th and I doubt I'll be able to see a dentist
tomorrow.

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nospam - 04 Jul 2007 03:24 GMT

You are wasting your time, and maybe money, if you try to get dental
treatment at an ER, even in a University City. You are badly in need of
very basic dental care; in your case, multiple extractions. This won't
happen at the ER. BTW, most dental offices in the USA will probably be
closed for the rest of the week.

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drizzit - 04 Jul 2007 03:43 GMT

> You are wasting your time, and maybe money, if you try to get dental
> treatment at an ER, even in a University City. You are badly in need of
> very basic dental care; in your case, multiple extractions. This won't
> happen at the ER. BTW, most dental offices in the USA will probably be
> closed for the rest of the week.

What I meant to say was there is a dental clinic in my city that is
run by the university. I kind of left that part out by accident.
They do procedures for low cost for people who don't have dental
insurance for learning purposes. I am just not to sure if they do
wisdom teeth, I know they do extracts but not sure about actual
surgery.

I don't know if I can wait a week without any kind of treat meant.
Not to sure what to do about it.

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nospam - 04 Jul 2007 03:53 GMT

If it's a dental school clinic, then they do wisdom tooth extractions as
well as the necessary oral surgery to remove these teeth. They may even
have someone on call for the rest of the week to get you started in your
journey toward dental health.

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