Mr C is suffering!

[Crocus]

In another thread I think I mentioned that Mr C had to go to the dentist with a tooth which just very suddenly, out of the blue, started to ache quite badly. The dentist said it was a cavity which happened with all the years brushing. As it was an emergency appoitment, and the next customer already waiting, the dentist couldn't do what really must be done, just some kind of substance was put in the cavity as an emergency until he can see OH this Tuesday. But the poor man is suffering now. He's been using some clove oil which numbs his tongue as it is so potent. The dentist phoned on Thursday to say he had a cancellation, but unfortunately we were not home, were collecting the car actually 150 km from home. How am I going to get him through the night? I actually said we must phone the dentist now but it is Saturday and it is 9:15. Perhaps not such a good idea. As I've had quite bad tooth aches in the past, I exactly know what he's going through at the moment.

[jazzactivist]

Oh! that's a real shame, crocus. Poor Mr C. I have never had toothache, so far, but my OH once had a tooth abscess that came on suddenly during the night, and he was in agony. The only thing that seemed to help was holding mouthfuls of whisky (brandy might also work) over the affected tooth, with a hot water bottle next to his cheek. He isn't a drinker, but in this instance it was the only thing that worked. It may be that the temporary filling has fallen out. I know that you can buy an over-the-counter temporary filling kit from pharmacies )if there's a ight one near you) or he could try making a temporary filling from anything suitable such as sugar free gum. He will have to cope with Sunday as well, but perhaps there is a medical phone service that could give advice? A friend here managed to call a dentist out to his home in a severe emergency, but that is in the UK. I am sorry that I can't be much more help, but hope that MR C manages to get through the night.

[Crocus]

Hi Jazz, one problem, or actually a good thing, he has no fillings in any of his teeth. This particular tooth has just "thinned" so to speak and it seems as if the nerve is exposed. I once had an absess and it's past agony. I kept putting on a hot water bottle during the night, which eventually exaggerated the pain, according to the dentist. But I'll tell him about the whisky. As I've metioned he did put clove oil on, which in way does help by numbing the tooth it seems. It just takes a while. Thanks Jazz for the tip. xx

[Rose]

Poor man, sorry no good advice but as Jazz says maybe cover the tooth with sugar free gum to stop the air getting to the tooth.

I recently snapped a tooth on a slice of water melon and am waiting for the crown to be fitted in a fortnight's time so do have great sympathy.

[Crocus]

Hi Rose, the thing is, the dentist did close of the cavity with some kind of white pasty cement. He has an appointment for Tuesday morning at 8 to do whatever must be done. So far for today the tooth has behaved quite well. Best wishes for your tooth problem! I've had a few crowns fitted which in itself is not so bad, but that dear root treatment!:eek:

[Katelb]

Crocus,I don't know if you have the anti inflamatory Brufen,or in it's generic form Ibuprofen but if you can lay your hands on something like it,he can have 400mg three times a day as long as he is able to take aspirin,(it has aspirin in) if you buy it over the counter,it would more than likely be in 200mg form in which case he can take two.He could actually have them up to 6 times a day (every four to six hours if required) it's worth a try as long as he doesn't have a stomach ulcer or the like,in which case don't take them.

[keepersdaughter]

Crocus, do hope Mr. c is feeling a better today. Toothache is miserable.

[Hedgehog]

It is possibly an infection in the root or tooth which flares up from time to time. The tendency is to have teeth taken out these days if they are decayed and giving pain rather than trying to repair them due to NHS rules etc.. Yes, Oil of cloves and pain killers like Ibuprofen will ease the pain for a while as has been said.

[Crocus]

Hi Hedgehog, according to the dentist it's not an infection of any kind. The enamel has been brushed to a very thin layer over the years, and now caused a cavity which of course opened up the nerve. Ouch.


Unfortunately I don't have any Brufen - I thought I did, but realised to late I didn't. He just put on some clove oil again, it does seem to help. I'm going to phone the dentist tomorrow morning and see what he says. Thanks for all of your concern and help - we really appreciate it! :)xxx

[Crocus]

Okay, suffering is over, tooth is fixed and hopefully we can carry on. He has to use a electrical tooth brush from now on as one tends to brush to hard. Also Sensodyne toothpaste. Fortunately it wasn't necessary for a root treatment as it's fine. I';m just glad it's over. Thanks for all your kiind words ladies!! xxxx

[dragonfly]

Thank goodness it is over Crocus and he is out of his misery. x

[Healing Hands]

Glad to hear Mr C is ok Crocus, nothing worse then tooth ache. xx

[Crocus]

I'm quite relieved that it's over, I can tell you. One feels quite helpless when a loved one has toothache. I must also visit the dentist, have 2 problems that needs attention. A bit scared though! I'm not a very good friend of dentists.......

[bonnie]

Over at last crocus, but was he a good patient?