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Severe pain in tooth
I am experiencing severe pain in bottom left last tooth. It has a small cavity. There is no swelling or infection. The pain starts and stays for few minutes. Then stops. Again starts in some time. This is going on since last night. I am able to eat from that side when there is no pain. Please suggest some medication.
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Hi sir...
Pain indicates that the cavity reaches pulpal layer(Nerve layer)...
Get x_ray(IOPA) of the concerned tooth done...
Based on radiographic investigation we can conclude whether you need simple filling or Root canal treatment..
You can take Tab Flexon 1_1_1x3 days for pain relief
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kindly visit nearby dentist for furthur consultation and management
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Medication is only temporary relief......Get the treatment as soon as possible for permanent relief..
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For temporary relief you can eat Tab Combiflam
But once you get a chance see a dentist and get an X-ray done and follow the line of treatment
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Consult dentist and Xray
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Should not be allergic to Combiflam
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If you are not allergic to any medication then you can take tablet combiflam for now. although, I would advise you to meet a dentist, get an xray done and then start any medication.
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meet your nearby dentist
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do not take the medicine if you are allergic to it
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When you say you have a cavity...
It is obvious that you have a problem..
Dental cavities usually appear small.
Dentine outer layer is hard for bacteria to break
Inside layer Dentine is relatively easy for bacteria to destroy.
So it could be larger than you think and hence the pain
Next Steps
visit a dentist to get filling done.
pain killer is no a viable option
Health Tips
brush properly and keep good oral hygiene
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Dr. G.Chandra Sekhar
Orthodontist
35 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If the pain is severe, it means it has reached nerves and if it is a wisdom tooth, normally we advise removal or sometimes Rootcanal treatment may b advised.
Next Steps
you must visit your dentist immediately.
Health Tips
take any painkiller and use warm saltwater gargles
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get an X-ray done. Accordingly your dentist may advise you to either do a root canal or an extraction if it’s the wisdom tooth. If it is not too deep, a filling is also an option depending on the condition of the tooth
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