Painkiller advice? I have serious tooth and jaw pain. Im scheduled for a root canal (or possibly an extraction) in 2 weeks. Understandably, painkillers (opiates) are very regulated in my state; I have been to the ER twice crying uncontrollably for pain, and they can only give me prescription aleve and a sedative. Thinking about getting drunk and just pulling the tooth out. Ive had a tooth pulled before (in a dentist, years ago) and the pain stopped immediately; pain from the wound was much more bearable. I understand its unwise to do on your own because of infection risk, also getting drunk is risky. Is there an option I have not considered? I live in a rural area with just one dentist and one ER semi-nearby.
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