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About a week ago I noticed a weird tooth of mine (it's a bit crooked, at the very back of my mouth) was getting some plaque build up and it was hard to brush, so I got a bit violent with it. I think I hurt myself in the process, because now it's swollen and it hurts to open my mouth, and it stings when I eat or drink. Not too bad to the point where I can't do these things, but it's a bit of a discomfort. Also, with my tongue, I can feel that there's this gash, I think the wound may still be open... Does anyone know what I can do? Some home medicines? I don't think it's infected, just open.

Also, I'm in a weird situation right now, so medical assistance will probably take a while.

go to a dentist before it gets infected and whatever treatment it needs becomes more expensive

You probably do have an infection. I'd go to the doctor before it becomes worse.

I can only go next week. Do you think it will be too bad by then? I'm scared now...

I have no clue. All I can say is use over the counter anti-septic medication for the time being.

Call the dentist and ask for an antibiotic. They will usually provide you with that, and it'll keep the infection from getting worse.

Getting to a doctor is sound advice, but it sounds like you can't do that atm. But it should do no harm to try some alcohol-based mouth-wash to clean it out, like Listerine or Corsodyl. Best of luck to you.

Swish peroxide in your mouth and try to get to the doctor asap.

OH GOD NO

OP, do not do this. Peroxide can kill surface infections, but for deep infections, it can actually spread the infection around and/or kill tissue.

Until you can see a dentist, I suggest you treat the wound like you just had a tooth extracted: Frequent warm salt water rinses (especially after eating) and don't poke at it too much (even with your tongue). Do not use alcohol-based rinses, as that can be bad for an open wound. Take ibuprofen if the pain gets worse. At least that's what the dentist has always told me. Good luck.

wait, salt water? i thought getting salt into wounds was dangerous because it can enter the bloodstream and form clots?

DA

Never heard of that, and I've used saline rinses for various mouth-related issues for decades, have not had any problems of that nature. Works way better than OTC chemicals, IME, OP, for both pain and healing. (The swelling should go down noticeably after one rinse.)

...I am also uncertain how salt in the bloodstream could form clots. exactly. Given that the bulk of one's blood plasma (the bit that isn't red or white blood cells) essentially is saline...

ayrt

well now I'm finding, with one exception, that it's not true? weird. I've always heard it as a bit of popular wisdom (although I've heard the exact opposite like in this thread too, about soaking wounds on saltwater)

well damn now I'm confused!

Da

When anon says salt water, they mean like a teaspoon of salt per cup of water. Saline rinses aren't supposed to be very salty at all.

Anon from above: Yes, that's what I meant, thank you. A spoonful of table salt in warm water, gently swish in the mouth, and spit, to keep the wound clear of infection-causing debris. And it's definitely not dangerous! The worst it'll do is nothing.

"no, not the salt!" anon

welp, now I've learned new things today. thanks!

Nope. Salt-water rinses are good for any mouth wound or canker sore. Warm water, dissolved salt = all good. It's a little stingy (though not nearly as bad as alcohol) but is very soothing in the long run, and keeps everything clean.

Ouch! I would definitely recommend you get medical assistance once you can. In the meantime, you should probably treat it like it is infected. If it's swollen that's probably a sign it's more than just an open wound.

Of course it's good to go see a doctor whenever you can, but if you don't feel ill or have a fever, wait a little...it might be just a small injury.

God knows how many times I personally got angry with a toothbrush and ended up hurting my gums or soft tissue. Heck, I've hurt myself eating crackers.

It's normal for a cut anywhere to sting, hurt cause discomfort and even be a little swollen - just think of paper cuts - because the inside of your mouth is sensitive and once hurt, takes some time to heal.

(also, it probably hurts to open your mouth precisely because you got hurt at the very back of your mouth. Your temporomandibular joint is close-by. The pain might be irradiating...again, only probably. Tell me if I was right whenever you go visit that dentist. I could use the knowledge. ^^)

Rinse with salt water (1 tablespoon salt in a glass of water and gently rinse) or try bicarbonate (same 1 tablespoon in a glass of water). The latter kills bacteria in your mouth. It's even indicated that you drink it as it neutralizes your pH and does wonders to your whole body.

To help close the wound quickly, rinse with pot marigold tea. It's used by many dentists and has proven itself to be very useful.

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