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How to stop the pain in a tooth cavaty?
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See dentist: And have the cavity filled.You can try tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen if no contraindications till you get in for an appointment.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Evaluation: The tooth needs to be evaluated by a dentist. It will either need a restoration (filling), a root canal, or if unrestorable it will need extraction. Can't tell over the internet what you need for your specific problem.
Answered 3/11/2014
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