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My tooth been hurting n its affecting my whole left side of my face what can i take.

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Tooth ache: Please see a dentist asap. Dental infections can be serious and lead to more complicated health conditions.

Answered 2/20/2015

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Motrin: You can take 600-800 mg of Motrin is you are able to do so until you are able to see your dentist.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

OTC Pain Medication : You can take advil, motrin, aleve, (naproxen) or what you normally take for a headache. See your dentist asap even if the pain goes away, as pain medication only masks the problem and does not correct it!

Answered 12/9/2013

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