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A member asked:
Do heat bags help relieve pain from sore teeth?
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Tooth pain: For significant tooth pain please seek dental assessment promptly.
Answered 10/21/2015
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Toothache: The source of your toothache needs to be addressed. Cavity? Gum disease? Grinding? Please see a dentist for care.
Answered 10/21/2015
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See dentist: The warmth may sooth it but will not get rid of the problem. The cause needs to be determined then it can be treated,
Answered 10/21/2015
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Visit your dentist: A tooth pain won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. Visit a dentist ASAP for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 10/21/2015
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