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My son is in pain tonight with a toothache. what can we do to give him pain relief?
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Anti-inflammatory: Anti-inflammatory type medications (ibuprophen, etc) have been shown to be helpful for dental pain. Any of the otc medications will do.
Answered 6/18/2015
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OTC meds: Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin are all fine options.
Answered 6/30/2014
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