A member asked:

What can i take for pain that i'm having caused by a hole in my upper left tooth/back. also i'm having a problem dedicating. what otc should i take.

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Get to a dentist: You will not alleviate the pain by taking otc medications. You need to get to a dentist asap. It sounds like you need root canal therapy or an extraction. Prescribing medications has to be done in conjnction with a thorough health history.

Answered 6/16/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Common ones are: Advil, motrin, aleve, (naproxen) or what you normally take for a headache. Then call a dentist and get an appointment asap to get that tooth repaired, if possible. It sounds like you are way overdue for a dental checkup.

Answered 3/10/2013

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