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Is it better to use ice or heat on an infected tooth?
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Ice, Ice Baby: Ice is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and reduces swelling. Heat usually doesn't help in these cases. Make sure you check with your dentist.
Answered 6/23/2019
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Ice: Heat should never be used. Ice can help with an anti-inflammatory effect as well as to provide some slight numbness to the area but a true infection needs to be evaluated and treated by an appropriate treating provider.
Answered 6/23/2019
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