A Very Painful tooth

[Julia]

Dear emergency Dentist

I am a really nervous patient who has not seen a dentist in many years. Due to my phobia I have become used to taking pain killers when ever I have toothache.

However this week one of my teeth has become very painful. I have tried all sorts of pain killers with no result. The tooth has gone black and is very painful nearly all of the time now. Sometimes I have to drink water just to stop the pain for a bit.

What do you suggest I could do to stop this terrible pain.

[Dr Mohsen Tehranian]

Dear Julia
You need to see a dentisit as soon as possible, It can only get worse without treatment.

[ellen]

Been there, doen that. Your fear is worse than what you are afraid of. Modern dentistry is virtually pain free and you can relax while they fix your teeth. Feel afraid, then do what you need to do: go to the dentist. You'll see there was nothing to worry about.