Oral and Dental Conditions Questions (Page 3)

Is Valium an opiate?

Drug tested found opiates and benzodiazepine dental extractions,plus took some tylnol 3 for pain. Found opiate and benzodiazepine in sysytem

Has anyone taken propranolol for acute anxiety ( dental phobia) how did you feel?

I have taken Diazepam which made me feel a bit fuzzy I was still very anxious. I have been told to take 4 times a day, but do I just take it on the day or before and after also.

Is doxycycline, the same as clindamycin? can they both be used for a dental infection?

doxycycline was prescribed for a gum infection, and clindamycin was prescribed for an infection on one of my theet.

I've been using Orajel on my gum/toothe for 3 days. After the third day I woke?

... up with a swollen gum and obvious swelling by the area (now I have a chip-munk cheek) and not much feeling other than numbness in the area. Is this temporary? I'm sure I applied way too much Orajel in a short period of time (bad toothe ache), but I've stopped using it now. Will... read more

What are the dangers of using Nicotine Lozenges for 3 years?

I have been smoke free for 3 years (smoked 50 yrs), but now I can't give up the lozenges. I have been told that these are as dangerous as smoking--is that right? Also I am having extensive dental work done, would using the lozenges be the problem?

Why must I sit up after taking my medication?

I am taking clindamycin for a dental problem, I was told to drink an 8 ounce glass of water and to not lie down for at least10 minutes after taking it, why?

How long do I have to be off of alendronate before I can safely have major dental work done?

I need 1 extraction and 2 implants.

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

I was given prescription in Mexico for ketorolaco. What is it?

I was prescribed this medication after dental work in Mexico - just would like to know what it is.

Can Valtrex help a dental infection?

I have possible infection in lower teeth. Will Valtrex help?

How does a doctor know when it is safe to get off Eliquis for dental work?

All I see is that is it is dangerous to get off and back on again?

Norco for dental pain. Is it any good or not? Which one is better?

Had extensive work done to my mouth,extractions bone grafts scraping drilling was prescribed Norco for pain. I took two with only a slight relief in awful pain does this stuff work for dental pain? If not what does work. Is anything better and does ice placed on your face help.

Does alcohol or salty food affect your BMS?

My BMS started in Dec. 2019 after I had a tooth pulled and a dental implant put in. It was a process, building up the bone. The periodontist knows nothing about it and of course, tried to blame it on Sjogren's Syndrome, which I was tested for 5 separate times and in-depth testing in March of... read more

Endocrinologist has recommended I go off Prolia after 5 years and start taking Tymlos to have dental

... bone grafting and implants placed. Does anyone have experience with starting Tymlos for 18 months after discontinuing Prolia for dental bone grafting and dental implant placement procedures?

Diazepam - Has anyone ever used Valium for a dental extraction If so how did it work?