Q: I woke up about a week ago with a toothache and now my gums are slightly swollen with little pockets between some of them. I haven’t eaten anything since last week because I’m afraid to get something in between my teeth and make this worse. I have no dental insurance and currently am out of work. I was wondering about your personal opinion on getting oraMD. I’ve read good things about this product and would like your professional opinion on what I should do about this because the pain is getting worse. I rinse with Listerine and salt water every day and have been brushing 3 to 4 times a day hoping to halt this pain before something extreme happens. Thank you for your time.
A: I would recommend you see a dentist as soon as possible. It is extremely difficult to know what is happening without examining you, getting an accurate medical and dental history and taking the necessary x- rays to diagnose your condition. Most rinses alleviate some of the symptoms of various dental conditions, but some oral rinses can actually make conditions worse. Many dentists take credit cards and offer payment plans if that would be helpful to you in your situation.
