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Suggest Painkiller Medication For Severe Tooth Ache And Jaw Pain

Painkiller advice? I have serious tooth and jaw pain. I'm scheduled for a root canal (or possibly an extraction) in 2 weeks. Understandably, painkillers (opiates) are very regulated in my state; I have been to the ER twice crying uncontrollably for pain, and they can only give me prescription aleve and a sedative. Thinking about getting drunk and just pulling the tooth out. I've had a tooth pulled before (in a dentist, years ago) and the pain stopped immediately; pain from the wound was much more bearable. I understand it's unwise to do on your own because of infection risk, also getting drunk is risky. Is there an option I have not considered? I live in a rural area with just one dentist and one ER semi-nearby.
Fri, 4 May 2018
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Hello,

I have viewed your query and here is my advice:

- If you are scheduled for Root canal treatment then it is clear that you have a deep decay in tooth leading to severe pain.
- If Aleve is not relieving the pain you can consult your Dentist or Emergency room and ask aboutKetorolac and narcotic painkillers like Tramadol.

You can also request your dentist to start root canal treatment early.

If nothing materializes then you can opt for extraction of the tooth but no need to get drunk, you can get extraction under local anesthesia.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Suggest Painkiller Medication For Severe Tooth Ache And Jaw Pain

Hello, I have viewed your query and here is my advice: - If you are scheduled for Root canal treatment then it is clear that you have a deep decay in tooth leading to severe pain. - If Aleve is not relieving the pain you can consult your Dentist or Emergency room and ask aboutKetorolac and narcotic painkillers like Tramadol. You can also request your dentist to start root canal treatment early. If nothing materializes then you can opt for extraction of the tooth but no need to get drunk, you can get extraction under local anesthesia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora