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Ive had a root canal several years ago and i am in agonizing pain it woke me from a deep sleep and hurts to touch. will amoxicillin help?
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If infected: Amoxicillin will only help if you have a dental infection. Please see a dentist ASAP to have this looked at.
Answered 9/29/2016
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