Help! My dd10 lost a molar and the "hole" is really sore.

[Rich with Kids]

You can't see the next molar yet. She's not running a fever, so I don't think it's infected. She is putting something on it to numb it, but should I have her rinsing with an antiseptic wash? Warm salt water?

Thanks!

[sdWTMer]

I don't know about the tooth (sorry for your daughter), but where did you get your avatar from?

Thanks!

;)

[Rich with Kids]

I don't know about the tooth (sorry for your daughter), but where did you get your avatar from?

Thanks!

;)


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How's your dad?

[sdWTMer]

Just thought that I would let you know. :)

[Jean in Newcastle]

You can't see the next molar yet. She's not running a fever, so I don't think it's infected. She is putting something on it to numb it, but should I have her rinsing with an antiseptic wash? Warm salt water?

Thanks!

When my dh and I had our wisdom teeth out (not at the same time!) we both used a warm salt water rinse. It certainly wouldn't hurt and might help some. I would also ask the doc/dentist if you could use some of that baby orajel to numb the area.

[Rich with Kids]

When my dh and I had our wisdom teeth out (not at the same time!) we both used a warm salt water rinse. It certainly wouldn't hurt and might help some. I would also ask the doc/dentist if you could use some of that baby orajel to numb the area.

Thanks, Jean. That's exactly what I did. She rinsed with salt water earlier and I went and got some Peroxyl and we have her all numbed up with Orajel. I'll call the dentist in the a.m. I can't stand it when they hurt! :(

[PamInMN]

Sounds like dry socket...... I've never had it, but I was warned about it when I had my wisdom teeth out and others also. The dentist will help.

[Lorna]

Yes, rinse with warm salty water as much as possible. We went to the dentist with something similar and this was what he prescribed. If it doesn't feel better in a couple of days see a dentist (or go straight away if you are worried.

[Mandamom]

Sounds like dry socket...... I've never had it, but I was warned about it when I had my wisdom teeth out and others also. The dentist will help.>>>>

I had dry socket when I had my wisdom teeth out many years ago and I wasn't warned about it. It was terrible!!! I still cringe just thinking the words.