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I have a tooth that has a hole. it feels like my mouth has cavities. the tooth has been cracked for about 8 years now and never have me problems. there is a slight pain. what can i use in the meantime as i wait to go to the dentist on saturday?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

NSAIDs: Visit any one of these pharmacies and purchase an over the counter pain medicine: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Bloemfontein,+9301,+South+Africa+pharmacy/@-29.134605,26.206201,12z/data=!3m1!4b1

Answered 11/29/2019

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Dental neglect: As you alre3ady know, damaged/infected teeth cannot repair themselves. A little problem 8 year's ago has become a more serious problem now. That infection is spreading unabated to all your other organs. OTC nSaids, primarily Ibuprofen/advil/motrin/nurofen, may dull the pain until you get to your Dentist for appropriate care. cold compresses may help. Good luck

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