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What can i do to help my tooth/gum? my tooth on the left upper side of my mouth and gum surrounding it is in extreme pain. i recieved a filling replacement for it several weeks ago and at first it was fine and i felt much better, but as for the last sever
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The : The reason for your pain may be complex but your solution is simple--call your dentist immediately. This is not a situation to fool with!
Answered 10/3/2016
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Unfortunately : Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. You must immediately call your dentist.
Answered 10/3/2016
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From : From your description the filling may have been very deep and now the nerve in the tooth has become extremely imflammed. As advised, call your dentist asap to have it treated.
Answered 10/3/2016
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I definitely needed some teeth pulled and I was told they were going to do one/appt but didn't tell me they were doing all at once until the gel was on my gums. Also didn't tell me my next appt. was a filling until gel was on my gums. What do I do?
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I just did my teeth fillings, both between teeth and probably near the gum. It is super painful and sore. anything I should be aware and do?
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