A 49-year-old member asked:

Tooth pain months after a filling, can't see dentist until later. what can i do in the meantime?

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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered

Dentistry 56 years experience

OTC pain medication: Take some advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you normally take for a headache. Avoid very hot and cold foods and eat on the other side of your mouth. See your dentist as soon as possible. Feel better.

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr.answered

52 years experience

Don't Wait : 1 regular Aspirin + 1 regular tylenol (acetaminophen) is an effective combination. However if you have an infection, then an antibiotic would be very useful in addition.

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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered

Orthodontics 55 years experience

Get help ASAP: Pain is your bodies way of telling you there's something that needs your attention now. Sorry you're not feeling well, but please try to get to your dentist as soon as possible. In the meantime, 1-2 200mg Ibuprofen (advil, motrin) or 1 Ibuprofen + 1 acetominophen (tylenol) every 4 hours w lots of liquid or food. Won't fix the problem, but should take the edge off.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me how to deal with tooth pain until i can see my dentist?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered

Dentistry 42 years experience

OTC pain meds: Antibiotics might also be needed, but for that you need a prescription.

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