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Wisdom tooth is causing my cheek and gum areas to swell, and it hurts to open my mouth. appointment not for 3 days. anything that can help till then?
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OTC meds: Alternate 600 mg. Of Ibuprofen with 2 tylenol (acetaminophen) each 3 hours. Apply cold packs if that helps and hopefully you should be able to be seen early in the week. If that isn't doing the trick, en emergency room will have stronger pain meds available.
Answered 6/25/2014
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wiz tooth pain: Call the dentist who will be pulling the teeth advil and tylenol (acetaminophen) would be helpful also lots of warm salt water rinses limit eating to soft foods.
Answered 10/26/2013
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