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Propagating toothache
I am having an acute tooth ache for last 3 days , yesterday it was at the lower jaw,but the exact pain point was hard to determine , now the pain has shifted to the front side of lower jaw.The pain is coming in brief episodes of 5-10 minutes of extreme pain ..then a relaxing period of 30-60 min then a mild continues pain and repeat. I am currently travelling for work do I need to be cautious,what can I do to ease up the pain .I have never had any previous dental problems.
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For now you can take a painkiller. But a dental checkup is required as soon as possible to make a diagnosis and a proper treatment plan. As avoidance will only worsen the condition.
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visit to a dentist n an xray is also advised
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hello, you can do warm salt water rinses as a home remedy. this will give you temporary relief from pain. you need to visit the dentist and get
it checked. get an x-ray done. if there is a cavity, get it filled. if there is infection to the root of the tooth, you need to get it treated. then get a crown placed over it.
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The type of acute and radiating pain you are complaining is because of decayed tooth. RCT needs to be done. For confirmation an xray is needed. Visit an endodontist.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you need to visit a dentist ASAP and get x-rays done to confirm the problem.Pain killers will give you only temporary relief.Attend to the problem ASAP.
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Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Dimple Ajwani
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Pune
Hello Sir
Greetings of the day. You need to visit a dentist as soon as possible since the pain might be due to a decayed tooth which needs a RCT. Since your traveling painkillers can be taken to subside the pain temporarily but no other medication without proper diagnosis and prescription.
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Visit a dentist
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Dr. Maneesh Rai
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31 yrs exp
Bhopal
Toothache commonly is experienced at locations other than the the point of origin. This is known as referred or sympathetic pain. Contact a dental surgeon at the earliest. Over the counter painkillers can be taken in the meanwhile. Do not take any other medication, especially antibiotics without consulting a qualified doctor.
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