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Why does cold water help whenyou have a toothache?
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Low temperature: Cold temporarily reduces inflammation and cold temperature has minor "anesthetic" effect. But cold does not last long, so you will need to see your dentist to evaluate your dental problem and determine the appropriate treatment.
Answered 7/14/2015
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Tooth abscess: Once you faced the toothache problem, it won't go away until you visit the dentist.
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