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I have tooth pain
Tooth pain since 4 days on chewing and even drinking water. Am out of town, can you suggest some pain relief? I'm already taking Paracetamol, is that enough?
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Hello, pain could be because of cavity or infection to roots. Visit a dentist and get it checked. If required get an X-ray done. If there is a cavity get it filled or if infection to roots get the treatment done.
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Suitable antibiotic therapy can provide interim relief. Next step shudder be a good xray followed by suitable treatment
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Hi Mam , Dont panic pls take KETAROL DT tablet for 3 times a day , ASAP visit a Dentist and get proper treatment required , Dr.Venkat VDENTIS DENTAL CARE , Hyderabad
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ASAP VISIT DENTIST
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Don't apply any hot pack in that area , don't massage with any balm ,
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Ma'am please visit a dentist there only and ask him for an antibiotic course ,but that will give you only temporary relief. you have to do RCT for that tooth.
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Please visit a dentist and find out the underlying cause for the pain. Its always better to get the right diagnosis and start with the required treatment as indicated rather than popping painkillers. Eating painkillers without a proper diagnosis and treatment planning is not advisable.
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Visit dentist as early as possible to prevent further pain.
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It seems to be a case of deep cavity exposing your roots, so you may require root canal treatment followed by crown. If it is not that deep the IPC filling can be done only after its propwr diagnosis. Medication only after conaulting a dentist as drug allergies, medical fitness etc are many reasons to concern before writing any medication as al medical drugs do have side effects.
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Place a piece of clove inside that area to get reief in pain and do not take cold stuff.
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Hi..You might be having deep cavity exposing nerve zone. Either root canal or removal required based on the case. You can book appointment on Practo.com with me.
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Don't panic. There is probably a tooth in the area with a deep decay. A further examination and probably an xray will be needed to confirm if a RCT is needed.
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See any local dentist nearby. Confirm if you are allergic to any medications?
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Don't apply any heat or pressure to the area. Avoid consuming anything in extremes of temperature or biting on that side.
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Hello,
If it is also on taking water that must be a tooth that has to be root canal treated visit a dentist nearby get the root canal started. And ina ddition take
Doloforce and moxiforcve twice a day
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Viait a dentist
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It is best that you show it to a dentist and take medication from him.
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Hello Mam
For pain that should be sufficient
Antibiotic is advisable only after its been checked
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keep the area clean by gargling
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visit a dentist as soon as your back
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Please visit a dentist who will prescribe antibiotics & painkillers as paracetamol is a mild painkiller.There may be deep cavity in tooth which may require root canal.
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Mam,
Looks like your tooth is infected.You may need a Root canal treatment for us to save your tooth.For the time being you can take Ketorol-DT pain killer,3 times a day(morning,afternoon and night),after food for 3 days.YOU NED TO GET THE TREATMENT STARTED ASAP.Regards,Dr Sumanmakam,Dental arts,Jayanagar,bangalore.
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Since you are out of town you cant visit dentist you can start diclomol or ketorol DT twice a day but once you come back visit dentist get xray done and start treatment. Only after treatment you will get pain relief otherwise pain recurs aftr effect of medicines wears off.
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