Dentist Questions

What is the best remedy for toothache?

Is a dentist suppose to give pain meds after two extraction and root canal in one day.

I had two extraction done and a root canal my dentist gave me no pain medicines went home novacaine wore off I was in horrible pain my sister call the doc to hive you something he was rude told me to go the drug store to get pain medicines. I had to call my doctor family doctor to prescribe pain... read more

Diazepam for dental anxiety?

I have a terrible dental phobia and I'm due some fairly heavy work in a couple of week's time. I was meant to be going in today so the dentist prescribed me 5mg of diazepam to take the night before the appointment and another 5mg to take 2 hours before the appointment. I took the diazepam... read more

Do you stop taking Eliquis when you have a dentist appointment? If so, when before & after?

If the prescription Eliquis is stopped because of a dentist appointment, is there another medicine to help prevent a blood clot from forming? If not, how many days before Dental appointment and how many days after?

How long can Tylenol-Codeine #3 take to start easing pain?

My dentist prescribed me Acetaminophen codeine #3 tablets, I am to take one tab every 8 hours. I took my first one over an hour ago and have no relief. It is for my serious cavity/headache pain. I have read for some people this med doesn't work.

How do I find out if one of my drugs is causing a very dry mouth?

My mouth gets so dry at times that my lips stick together. I was advised my my dentist if medications could be the cause.

Abscess tooth, Labor Day weekend. What to do in the meantime?

It started on Thursday, when I took a nap and woke up with a mild, general tooth pain in a lateral incisor, and had slightly affected my central incisor. I thought I had been grinding my teeth in my sleep, as I often do, so I swished around warm salt water, took a Tylenol, and called it a day. ... read more

My husband has a tooth infection. I have Bactrim and azithromycin antibiotics. Would either work ?

He has an appointment scheduled March 1st for the dentist and on Monday is going to call to try to be seen sooner. In the meantime though I feel bad he is suffering. I have two antibiotics here that were never used. I wonder if either would work for a tooth infection ? His filling has broken away... read more

Will naproxen help with toothache, if not what's best?

I have a massive abscess due to a broken tooth and I am in the worst pain i've been in my whole life. I have an emergency dentist appointment in a few days time (thats quickest they could get me in). I know it sounds stupid but the pain is 24/7 it's actually making me feel suicidal now. I... read more

Is it safe to take an oxycodone/acetaminophen 10 hours after .5 xanax?

i took a .5 xanax pill before i went to the dentist. now, 10 hours later, my face is still throbbing and i need a pain medication. the interactions portion of this website says it is dangerous to take them both together... is 10 hours long enough after taking the xanax, to safely take the oxy pill?

My doctor says a biopsy is not necessary. She is positive I have Oral Lichen Planus. Thoughts?

My dentist sent me for a biopsy, but the Dental Hospital said not needed as it is obvious what I have?

Where can I find a doctor who accepts patients with no insurance?

I need to find a doctor, I have no insurance , but really need a primary dr, and need to see a dentist, anyone know where I can go and be accepted?

Dentures put in 1 week ago any suggestions help?

On 22nd Aug 2022 I had my upper teeth extracted and had dentures put in straight away. I was also given Ibuprofen 800 mg. It has been a week and am going to the dentist today after 1 week of being in pain the teeth do fit perfectly but when I take them out and out them in again I am in so much... read more