HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Severe Pain Due To A Tooth Abscess Be Treated?

My husband is in severe pain for tooth abscess. He saw the dentist today who prescribed him Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 7.5-325 tablets. My husband does not take pain-killers unless absolutely necessary. Last time he took pain meds was when he broke his leg/knee in High School. He took one pill at 530pm this evening and at 7pm still didn't feel any reprieve. He took one more after researching that it would be okay to do so. It is now 8pm and he is still in the same amount of pain if not worse. I am truly baffled at this point and unsure if we should pursue the on-call provider for our hospital, or wait longer. Thank you.
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

As he has already taken 2 doses with no relief, so now it is better not to give him any more painkillers without consulting a doctor / Dentist in person. You can consult an Emergency room and get evaluated. A clinical examination can be done and as the pain is severe, an injection of painkiller can be given to reduce pain.

Also, as he has an abscess in the tooth, consult an Endodontist and get evaluated. An emergency access opening can be done on a tooth, so that the pus gets drained which will help in relieving pain and pressure faster. Once the pain gets reduced, then either Root canal treatment can be completed or if the tooth has gross decay it can be removed.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Severe Pain Due To A Tooth Abscess Be Treated?

Hello, As he has already taken 2 doses with no relief, so now it is better not to give him any more painkillers without consulting a doctor / Dentist in person. You can consult an Emergency room and get evaluated. A clinical examination can be done and as the pain is severe, an injection of painkiller can be given to reduce pain. Also, as he has an abscess in the tooth, consult an Endodontist and get evaluated. An emergency access opening can be done on a tooth, so that the pus gets drained which will help in relieving pain and pressure faster. Once the pain gets reduced, then either Root canal treatment can be completed or if the tooth has gross decay it can be removed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.