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A member asked:
On vacation in the us and have gum pain in moulder pocket. what over-the-counter med can i use? peroxide rinsing & orajel didnt give relieve
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"emergency dentist": It may be a dental and or gum abscess. Visit an "emergency dentist" for a temporary treatment, antibiotics or painkillers prescription. You can use OTC NSAIDs for pain management and to reduce inflammation. For the "emergency dentist" near you call 1-800-dentist. Take care.
Answered 7/9/2014
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