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<blockquote data-quote="Stella Johnson" data-source="post: 277721" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>Vickie,</p><p> </p><p>There is a tooth ache medication called "Red Cross" and it's next to the Anbesol and stuff like that in the store. It is made out of clove. You put some on the end of a qtip and apply it to the top of the tooth that is hurting and hold it there for a few minutes. It will get rid of the pain. Make sure you do NOT touch your lip or tongue with it though because it will burn. It works better on toothaches than anything I've ever tried. </p><p> </p><p>As far as an absess I've had several. In the spice aisle at the grocery store you can find something called Alum. It is used in canning to make pickles and a few other things. It has a really tart taste to it. You can put a small amount about the size of the tip of your pinky on the absessed gums. Leave it there for a few hours and it will eventually start drawing the absess out. When it does make sure you spit the absess stuff out of your mouth, don't swallow it. </p><p> </p><p>I've had dental problems my whole life. I've been a toothbrushing freak since age 3. Dentists said I was a liar for years and years until they found out why my teeth are so bad. It's the kidney disease I have and then when I came up with a 2nd kidney disease it only made them worse. </p><p> </p><p>I feel your pain. I've been broke and in need of dental care before for long periods of time... years. There is no real dental insurance. Even when you do have it doesn't pay squat and maxes out at 2 or 3k. You can spend that on one tooth. </p><p> </p><p>I did have a discount plan years ago. I can't remember the name of it but there are lots out there like it. It was about $10 a month for just myself and you had to go to their dentists. It did help though because simple things like cleanings and xrays were free or really cheap, much cheaper than if you paid it yourself. Then on the major stuff you get a 50% discount. You could try getting a plan like that on your own. Would at least get you in to the dentist to get a script for an antibiotic and if he only does an extraction I think I only paid $30 for that type of thing. </p><p> </p><p>I hope you get some relief soon. Go get some red cross and alum! <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/faint.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":faint:" title="faint :faint:" data-shortname=":faint:" /></p><p> </p><p>Steph</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stella Johnson, post: 277721, member: 9"] Vickie, There is a tooth ache medication called "Red Cross" and it's next to the Anbesol and stuff like that in the store. It is made out of clove. You put some on the end of a qtip and apply it to the top of the tooth that is hurting and hold it there for a few minutes. It will get rid of the pain. Make sure you do NOT touch your lip or tongue with it though because it will burn. It works better on toothaches than anything I've ever tried. As far as an absess I've had several. In the spice aisle at the grocery store you can find something called Alum. It is used in canning to make pickles and a few other things. It has a really tart taste to it. You can put a small amount about the size of the tip of your pinky on the absessed gums. Leave it there for a few hours and it will eventually start drawing the absess out. When it does make sure you spit the absess stuff out of your mouth, don't swallow it. I've had dental problems my whole life. I've been a toothbrushing freak since age 3. Dentists said I was a liar for years and years until they found out why my teeth are so bad. It's the kidney disease I have and then when I came up with a 2nd kidney disease it only made them worse. I feel your pain. I've been broke and in need of dental care before for long periods of time... years. There is no real dental insurance. Even when you do have it doesn't pay squat and maxes out at 2 or 3k. You can spend that on one tooth. I did have a discount plan years ago. I can't remember the name of it but there are lots out there like it. It was about $10 a month for just myself and you had to go to their dentists. It did help though because simple things like cleanings and xrays were free or really cheap, much cheaper than if you paid it yourself. Then on the major stuff you get a 50% discount. You could try getting a plan like that on your own. Would at least get you in to the dentist to get a script for an antibiotic and if he only does an extraction I think I only paid $30 for that type of thing. I hope you get some relief soon. Go get some red cross and alum! :knockedout: Steph [/QUOTE]
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