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What to do if i have a hole in the side of my tooth and it hurts badly. help me?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Call a dentist: A local dentist is the only one that can treat you. Take otc pain meds until you can get an appointment.

Answered 7/22/2013

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See your dentist: You have to have a dentist figure out what to do. See one soon!

Answered 7/29/2013

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