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[JamesV6CDX]

I have some mole grips...

I suspect it could be an infection following the root canal work....not that un-common.

The canal work was a good three months ago, I think...  :-/

[STMO123]

I have some mole grips...

I suspect it could be an infection following the root canal work....not that un-common.

You haven't been on a rather dentistry course as well?

[Markie]

that sounds more like an abcess. In which case, especially if the gum is swollen, you wont be getting it out.  Best scenario will be anti bitiotics to reduce the imflamation which will reduce the pain...then back to get it out.

Meantime, take ibuprofen not paracetmol - it may assist the swelling. Or asprin.

[JamesV6CDX]

With a bit of luck, I won't lose the tooth...

[TheBoy]

I have some mole grips...

I suspect it could be an infection following the root canal work....not that un-common.

I prefer the old, tried and test method:

Mrs TheBoy "Do I look good in this new dress"
TheBoy "No"

Troublesome tooth knocked out. Problem solved.

[JamesV6CDX]

Can't take anymore. Rekon it would be safe to burst it with a very small sterile needle?  :-/

[holey head]

thats what i've done before james drain it and it feels a million times better.

[JamesV6CDX]

My dentist will kill me....

[holey head]

quite possibly but if you can't get to see any1 what are you going to do???

[JamesV6CDX]

True.. I'll get a pin from sainsbury's in my lunch!

That'll be a sweaty moment...  

[Nickbat]

Make a warm strong salt solution and swill it around the mouth for as long as you can. Dentist gave me that advice when I had an abscess next to my wisdom tooth that caused me so much pain I was practically in tears. It does work, as the salt is absorbed into the gums and helps kill off any abscess.

Good luck!  

[JamesV6CDX]

Make a warm strong salt solution and swill it around the mouth for as long as you can. Dentist gave me that advice when I had an abscess next to my wisdom tooth that caused me so much pain I was practically in tears. It does work, as the salt is absorbed into the gums and helps kill off any abscess.

Good luck!  

I'm not crying...... YET!

[Markie]

Make a warm strong salt solution and swill it around the mouth for as long as you can. Dentist gave me that advice when I had an abscess next to my wisdom tooth that caused me so much pain I was practically in tears. It does work, as the salt is absorbed into the gums and helps kill off any abscess.

Good luck!  

ive got to say i feel for you James, and agree with the above....

ive been that situation where i was curled up rocking back and forward and in tears with that sort of mouth pain...

dont think theres ANYTHING worse...in fact sure i read there wasnt.

[JamesV6CDX]

It goes all up your face, even my eye socket is throbbing... I feel like I've been in a nasty scrap!

[Ken T]

Hi James,
some thoughts from SWMBO. Lancing your self is not a good idea, as it can introduce infection, and also are you certain you know where the swelling core is?. It might be the tooth next to the treated one, the treatment may have fixed that but it could have spread to adjacent teeth. If the pressure builds up too much it will "self lance" and burst, but thats positive pressure, so infection can't get in. Warm water, salty if you like will keep the area clean and increase blood supply thus promoting healing. Sore throat lozenges or sprays (Vic do one) could provide topical anesthesia, which may help give temporary relief. In the mean time go and work on the car, this will help take your mind off it.

Ken