I Have A Toothache
Why would Benzocaine make a toothache hurt worse?
I have a cracked wisdom tooth which began hurting very badly a couple of nights ago. So, I bought some Oragel to put on it, which has always worked in the past. Not this time, I may as well have put straight sugar on it, it hurt so bad, I started crying. I ran to the sink and washed it out, but it still made my toothache much worse than it had originally been. Why would it make the tooth hurt worse instead of numbing it?
the tooth cracked about a week ago and I have an appointment next week to have it extracted.
Most likely it is the temperature of the benzocaine that you placed that made the tooth so angry. The middle layer of teeth are composed of something called dentin. Dentin is composed of a bunch of tiny straws that are fluid filled. These straws lead directly to the nerve. Temperature change causes liquids to expand or shrink. That change in pressure causes pain on the nerve. Kina like when you put water into ice trays in the freezer, they come out as ice cubes but they are bigger, or when you place a soda in the freezer and it bursts when it freezes. Probly the bes thing you could do is to get some orthodontic wax and place over the tooth. It may hurt for a second but should help prevent transmition of changes in pressure until you get to the dentist.
How To Have Toothache Relief When Your Dentist Make You Wait Too Long
|
|
Ren & Stimpy – The Complete First and Second Seasons $24.99 The delirious animated series Ren and Stimpy makes its DVD debut in a three-disc set that features seasons 1 and 2, as well as a handful of extras to please its devoted fan base. The surreal adventures of short-tempered Chihuahua Ren and good-natured but simple cat Stimpson J. Cat caught on like a house afire with teen and college audiences during its 1991-96 run on Nickelodeon, despite regular ba… |
|
|
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys $6.88 Thirty-seven years after his famous TV debut, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer returns in a sharp-looking computer-animated feature. Using excellent voice casting with actors that sound like the originals, this new Rudolph looks and sounds grand. There’s a mysterious Toy Taker gobbling up toys around the world. Rudolph and his team (including deer-friend Clarice, elf-turned-dentist Hermey, and … |
|
|
Equate – Headache Relief, Extra Strength, Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine, Coated Tablets, 200-Count $3.11 The Equate Extra-Strength Headache Relief Tablets are ideal for headaches. A blend of Acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine works for a variety of ailments including headaches. The extra-strength pills are coated tablets for optimum effectiveness and relief. Get fast relief from sinusitis, colds, muscular aches, menstrual discomfort, toothache, headaches and minor arthritis pain. Equate headache rel… |
|
|
Advil Liquid Gels 240 Ct. $13.50 Advanced Medicine For Pain®… |
|
|
Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) $11.39 With Fluoride. Relieves painful sensitivity. Use Sensodyne whenever you brush: It contains Potassium Nitrate clinically proven to reduce painful sensitivity. It has fluoride for cavity protection. Its great taste keeps mouth feeling fresh and clean. It provides fast relief within two weeks. This product contains no sugar. Maximum FDA sensitivity active ingredient. Dentist recommended brand. Dentis… |
|
|
Crocodile Dentist $8.68 Poor old croc has a tooth that’s bothering him; pretend to be a dentist to help him out. Press the wrong tooth and he’ll surprise you. With no loose parts and exciting snapping jaws, this is one game that will thrill toddlers and primary schoolers alike. No batteries required…. |
|
|
Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition, 2nd Edition $28.95 Forget about drilling, filling, and the inevitable billing. Your teeth can heal naturally because they were never designed to decay in the first place! They were designed to remain strong and healthy for your entire life. But the false promises of conventional dentistry have led us down the wrong path, leading to invasive surgical treatments that include fillings, crowns, root canals and dental im… |
