I woke up with the right side of my face and jaw, and t most awful headache, all on the right side,  Its the weekend and I need first aid,  I dont know if its an impacted wisdom tooth, a split tooth, in the gum infection, or in the jaw. My mother recommended that I call the dentist even if its the weekend;  that I stop in the pharmacy and aask the pharmacist for over the counter first aid, and that I rinse with saltwater;I am miserable.  what should I do?
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. If you are of the age group 17-24 years, an erupting or impacted wisdom tooth could be a cause to your pain. But evaluation of the other teeth of that region is also necessary to rule out any deep exposed caries or fractured tooth which is usually associated with such an acute pain. Meanwhile, you could take the following medication for your pain relief