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What to do after tooth extraction.have slight to moderate pain?
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OTC medication: For moderate pain you can take 600 mg ibuprophen , if this is safe for you. Avoid hard, spicy, hot, chewy foods. Follow the instructions that your dentist gave you. If you have any concerns about healing call the extracting dentist for the best answer.
Answered 2/12/2014
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Pain control: Take the prescribed pain medications as soon as you can so it is digested before the local anesthetic has worn off. Then alternate prescribed medication with OTC painkillers.Pain or discomfort following surgery is expected to last 4-5 days. Take care.
Answered 8/22/2014
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Instructions: Your Dentist or Oral Surgeon should have given you written instructions and perhaps a prescription. Follow the instructions to the letter, and take the prescriptions as labeled. If soreness does not diminish a bit every day, call the doctor for a reevaluation. The best thing is often Tincture of Time.
Answered 8/22/2014
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