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Which is best to take for a toothache. tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil, or aleve?

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Dr. Fady Wadie answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Seek treatment: A toothache shouldn't be ignored. A dentist should check your mouth and recommend a treatment. As a temporary palliative for pain, advil or aleve (naproxen) would be the most effective.

Dr Livingston and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/20/2016

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