toothache

[poppypiesdad]

Clove oil for the pain , pair of pliers for the shtf

Jamie

[madmedic]

Clove oil for the pain , pair of pliers for the shtf

Jamie

it has worked for the army for years.. so does gargling salt as already said.. you have to do something though.. pain killers like ibuprofen will not fix the problem only remove the pain. infection needs treatment what ever way you do it.

there are plenty of dental first aid kits that include sealing paste for lost fillings and things

[Debmcgovern]

Firstly your dentist is not allowed to refuse you a extraction if you wanted it he may advise against it if he thinks he can save it sound like u need root canal or extraction this will keep flaring up unless the source of infection is removed
Take some metronidazole if u can get them from your dentist
My advise is see ur dentist ASAP or change dentist if they don't listen to u

[redskies]

Yikes. If you do get the metronidazole, be very very aware of any pain after you start taking it, particularly in your legs or shoulders/neck. It's the onset of peripheral neuropathy, and they don't tell you that bit in the instruction leaflet!

[itsybitsy]

Hi Everyone, I get problems with a tooth which flares up every so often. Over xmas I had an infection and a fat face. Any ideas about what I should do if this happens post SHTF? Can I take anything in my first aid kit that could help me? My dentist refuses to extract as 'it's not that bad'! Thanks Sue

Hi Sue, please can you pop over to the 'New Members Start Here' section and give us a short introductory post? Thanks.