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A member asked:
Medicine to take before going to the dentist for extraction to ease my mind?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Ask dentist: Talk to the dentist who will be doing the extraction and they will recommend something for you. Don't just take something. It is important that your treating dentist helps you with this.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Consult dentist: You need to consult the dentist prior to taking anything on your own.
Answered 9/9/2013
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