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I have a broken tooth and it is irritating my gums. i have been taking tylenol& orajel with no relief. is there anything i can do until dentist appt?

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Dr. Debra Rosenblatt answered

Expedite your appt.: Try to expedite your dental appointment. In the interum, perhaps it would be helpful to purchase an over the counter product like Dent-Temp to hold you over.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 1/26/2015

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A member asked:

I have a broken tooth and it is irritating my gums. i have been taking tylenol& orajel with no relief. is there anything i can do until dentist appt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Debra Rosenblatt answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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