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I take 2000 mg to relieve pain in tooth ibuprofen then when it wears off like three times a day will i be ok my dentist appointment is soon and it's going to be like a month longer?

Q: i take 2000 mg to relieve pain in tooth ibuprofen then when it wears off like three times a day will i be ok my dentist appointment is soon and it's going to be like a month longer?

: Take the medication as directed on the bottle. More your appointment up if possible.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Take the medication as directed on the bottle. More your appointment up if possible.

Answered 1/18/2023

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

A month is a long tie to wait. Has your Dentist prescribed an antibiotic to limit spread of infection? See if your Dentist can get you in sooner. if not, ask for referrals an Endodontist.

Answered 1/22/2023

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A member asked:

I take 2000 mg to relieve pain in tooth ibuprofen then when it wears off like three times a day will i be ok my dentist appointment is soon and it's going to be like a month longer?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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