Hi there, everyone.
So, my 18 year old boy cracked a tooth and most, but not all, of it has come out. Due to his advanced age, the vet decided it would be best to not do surgery. Basically, we are waiting for either the nerve to die or the remainder of the tooth to come out on its own.
A clinic gave him pain meds and antibiotics a week ago to hold him over until today's appointment. The vet said to finish the antibiotics and then just watch for infection. They switched the pain meds, but only gave me 3 days worth, but said I could half the dose if it seemed too much.
The pain meds are refillable, but I am wondering how long I will need them. If they only last 3-6 days, I will be going back once or twice a week until the pain dies down.
So, my question is: does anyone have a similar experience? Any idea how long it might take the nerve to die and/or the remainder of the tooth to come out?
The pain meds are keeping him eating, so I want to make sure he has them if he needs them, but am hoping this doesn't last months.
I am also using Oxyfresh in the water, and I was told it was safe to start using the Oratene gel I used a week back but stopped due to the instructions saying no more than 7 days. She said it would be safe to use until the tooth came out.
So, my 18 year old boy cracked a tooth and most, but not all, of it has come out. Due to his advanced age, the vet decided it would be best to not do surgery. Basically, we are waiting for either the nerve to die or the remainder of the tooth to come out on its own.
A clinic gave him pain meds and antibiotics a week ago to hold him over until today's appointment. The vet said to finish the antibiotics and then just watch for infection. They switched the pain meds, but only gave me 3 days worth, but said I could half the dose if it seemed too much.
The pain meds are refillable, but I am wondering how long I will need them. If they only last 3-6 days, I will be going back once or twice a week until the pain dies down.
So, my question is: does anyone have a similar experience? Any idea how long it might take the nerve to die and/or the remainder of the tooth to come out?
The pain meds are keeping him eating, so I want to make sure he has them if he needs them, but am hoping this doesn't last months.
I am also using Oxyfresh in the water, and I was told it was safe to start using the Oratene gel I used a week back but stopped due to the instructions saying no more than 7 days. She said it would be safe to use until the tooth came out.
