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What to do if i had two molars pulled today and now my gums hurt. what can i do to take the pain away?
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Ibuprofen: Take two advil (ibuprofen) every four hours whether it hurts or not. You could also supplement it with the pain pills if provided. After a few days, you should be better, but it sometimes just takes a while. Hang in there., .
Answered 11/10/2014
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Pain meds: If you cannot reach your surgeon for pain meds, do the following: take two Ibuprofen tabs, three hours later take two acetominophen and three hours later repeat the cycle.
Answered 6/25/2014
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