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A member asked:
How long should i apply ice for a tooth infection?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
One day: Never apply directly to your skin as you could cause frostbite, place a cloth between ice pack and your skin. See your dentist for actual treatment as depending on the exact source of the infection, ice will have minimal effectiveness.
Answered 10/6/2013
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24-48 hours: Ice can help with an anti-inflammatory effect as well as to provide some temporary pain relief. If the infection isn't treated, it can spread and you can lose your tooth or have other health complications. See your dentist for proper treatment.
Answered 3/22/2020
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See dentist asap: to treat the infection. Do not wait. Can apply ice 20minutes at a time several times a day.
Answered 3/22/2020
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