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Need a painkiller
Got a tooth capping done years ago
Currently the cap is touching the adjacent tooth and its hurting
Have already booked an appointment witha dentist
Need painkiller till my visit
Please advise
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Hi sir...
The pain may be due to high points in the capping or due to erosion of cement in the cervical region of te cap and allows spread of infection...
In this situation pain killers wont work...
you need to treat the condition for permanent relief...
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Take two tablets of ketorol dt disssolved in one fourth glass of water. Ur pain will be relieved for 6 7 hours
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Diclofenac plus serratiopeptidase combination
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consultant a dentist as soon as possible
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Dr. Smitha S
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear concerned,
Going through the history given by you, painkillers might not be sufficient, you need professional care.
In the meantime, you can take OTC medicine to relieve pain like divon plus.
Next Steps
do not miss your dental appointment if pain subsides
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hot water gargle might sooth the condition
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Dr. Abhijit Anil Tambe
Prosthodontist
13 yrs exp
Nashik
It is not legal and safe to give medications without seeing patient ... visit your dental surgeon as soon as possible ..
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