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I have a terrible toothache. i am on a trip. i need somethingto alleviate the pain. i cannot sleep. it is the weekend. i have tried ibuprofen and orajel. what should i do?
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Call : Call an urgent care center or go to the nearest hospital er, then follow with a dental appointment asap.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Switch : Switch to a pain killer like tylenol, (acetaminophen) Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory not a pain killer which relieves the pain by reducing the swelling and the cause of pain. But you need pain meds and a doctors appointment now dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts - quality that counts.
Answered 10/4/2016
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The : The local dental society may offer an emergency phone line, or go to a hospital for a pain relieving prescription.
Answered 10/4/2016
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