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Good otc meds or home remedies to help toothache? other dentist rxed clindamycin until i can see reg dentist for root canal mon, but need pain relief.
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Seek alternate DDS: Call a different dentist if your dentist is unable to see you, that way you will be taken out of pain. In addition, most dentists offer emergency appointments.
Answered 10/22/2016
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Weekend: Hard to get treated on weekend. You may need to go to ER to get prescription for narcotic to get you through til Monday.
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