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Ive been taking about 2 advils (ibuprofen) everyday for 2 weeks now due to a toothache. is that okay?

11 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

See dentist: Go to the DDS and get a definitive diagnosis and get it treated. Long term use of any pain medication will not help if the etiology of the problem is not treated.

Answered 4/30/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Temporary Relief: Advil (ibuprofen) or other pain medications are OK for temporary relief. They just mask the symptoms of the problem and only help as long as you are taking them and do nothing to eliminate the source of the toothache. My advice is to see a dentist ASAP.

Answered 4/30/2016

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No - Liver Damage!!!: Protracted use of NSAIDs, like Advil, motrin, aleve, (naproxen) etc...can cause permanent Liver damage. The real solution is a visit to a dentist and have the cause of your toothache treated. Don't risk a liver transplant or even death for fear of the dentist. 21sr century dentistry is virtually painless. Help yourself now!

Answered 10/10/2015

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Talk to your dentist: Different healthcare professionals will have different advice about dose and length of therapy about over-the-counter use of Advil, (ibuprofen) but what it comes down to is what’s causing this pain and why it isn’t going away. There isn’t getting around the fact that two weeks of tooth pain isn’t normal, and the safest bet is to have a trained professional evaluate it.

Answered 10/10/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes, but: Yes, but long term Advil (ibuprofen) can cause liver problems. Plus, problem not solved. See DDS ASAP.

Answered 4/26/2016

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