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What Causes Tooth Ache?

Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2014

Question: i have a bad tooh ach and would like some releife

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Detailed below. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Tooth ache usually indicates an inflammation due to dental caries. So any relief is only temporary and dentist should take care of your teeth. For temporal relief the best would be Diclophenac 75 or 100 mg along with Paracetamol 1000 mg. You may also rinse the mouth with some antibacterial oral agent. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

Where can I get those tablets from ?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: This medicines should be available in every pharmacy. You may also try to get it from here: http://www.chemistaustralia.com.au/products/Voltaren Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

It's a tooth nerve pain do I still use the same tablets ?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: Yes. Those medicines should help in bones, muscles and nerves pains. However if you do suffer from neuralgia for long time (not related to teeth inflammation) Amitryptyline or some other antidepressants should be helpful. But this should be consulted with pain doctor first. Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

Do I need a prescription to buy them ?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: Paracetamol is without prescription (OTC). Diclophenac depending of the country is rather prescription only. But some online services (like the one I have given a ling above) offer this medicine without prescription. Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (6 minutes later)

is there anyway i can get rid of the pain b4 the chemist opens as its not a 24hr 1 near me also my mother who is 80 hasnt been able to get a good night sleep she says she cant sleep its not due to me i was wondering if u could tell me what she could do to get a good nights sleep ?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: You may try to rinse the painful area with cold water or some mouthwash (if you have it). Paracetamol should be available also in regular market/store. Without medicines you can not do much more. To get a good sleep she should remember about few things: - regular bed time - wake up at the same time everyday - avoid naps - avoid coffee, decrease tea, avoid caffeinated drinks (like coke) - have some physical activity during the day - spend more time outside in sunlight - decrease a little room where she sleeps - try Melatonin supplement once a day before sleeping This simple steps should help. If not, she may consult her doctor and get some sleeping pills (however most of sleeping pills are addictive and can not be used in a long period). Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar