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A member asked:
What can i do about an infected tooth that is sore?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See your dentist: The infection will only get worse if you do not see your dentist.
Answered 7/28/2012
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See dentist: The longer you wait the worse it will get.
Answered 3/26/2013
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See dentist ASAP: Agree with other answers. Temporary measures for pain relief may be NSAID (advil/motrin/aleve) for anti-inflammatory effect & pain relief &/or topical orajel/ anbesol. Swishing alcohol-based mouthwash & hydrogen peroxide mixture (do not swallow) may help as well.
Answered 6/10/2014
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