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Please help! tooth hurts and i can't afford a dentist. what should i do?
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Dental School: You may be able to be treated at a dental school for reduced fees. Unfortunately you cannot treat yourself to solve your dental problems. Take otc pain meds until you can get treatment.
Answered 12/6/2013
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