NWTK: There is no way to know without knowing what is causing the pain in the first place. Topical anesthetics have minimal effect on pain when serious dental problems such as an abscess or pulpal nerve pain is the culprit.
Answered 2/4/2014
4.5k views
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question