Argh / myLot

October 18, 2015 11:53am CST

My mouth just hurts so much, I must have had this abscess for six months now, it bursts, then fills back up and then bursts again. Sometimes it'll just ooze for a few days just to make me think it might just get better. I know it's not going to get better until the tooth is extracted, but I'm terrified of dentists so that's going to be done under sedation. I guess at least the end is in sight now, I've finally seen the oral surgeon and only have a six to eight week wait. In the meantime I've been researching natural remedies and oil pulling is something that keeps coming up. Only even the thought of swishing oil round my mouth for ten minutes is making me heave and the reality is I can't even last a minute. Have you ever tried oil pulling and if so how did you manage not to throw up?

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Gabs

@gabs8513 (48686)

• United Kingdom

18 Oct 15

Have you tried the Adult Bonjela Sandra as that is quite good I know about absesses believe me I do as I used to suffer a lot with them I am also petrified of Dentists and will only go if I really have to

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Sandra Johnson

@firef1y (78)

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19 Oct 15

I've tried it, but it doesn't even touch the pain. Luckily (or maybe not) I take strong painkillers for a joint condition, can't imagine how much it would hurt otherwise, especially just before it bursts.

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Gabs

@gabs8513 (48686)

• United Kingdom

19 Oct 15

@firef1y That's not good you do need Antibiotics then Sandra I hope you can get it sorted as I know it is the worse pain ever

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Yuki

@yukimori (10148)

• United States

18 Oct 15

You need to go get antibiotics to clear up the infection. I'm surprised that the oral surgeon didn't prescribe anything to you when you were seen. Even a regular doctor should be able to give you a prescription for what you need.

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Sandra Johnson

@firef1y (78)

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19 Oct 15

Unfortunately I've already had several courses of antibiotics and while they make it better for a while the infection never completely clears up.

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Artemeis

@artemeis (4194)

• China

20 Oct 15

I'm so sorry to learn of this awful condition and wish you a speedy recovery which is gonna happen after your appointed surgery. In the meantime, I believe you can use those anti-bacterial mouthwash to rinse your mouth when you brush your teeth and after each meal as well. I suppose this will keep your infection from getting worse. As for managing the condition, I probably would ask that you stay away from seafood, raw meats, raw veggies and poultry which are bad when you have "open" wounds. Fiber wise I believe you will need to avoid peanuts at all cost. Fruits like apples, pears, peaches must be peeled. I think that's about all and hope the mentioned will be of help.