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Suggest Remedy For Pain After Dental Procedure

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Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Question: I had dental work on Wednesday and now have pain. My dentist is out of town on ski trip for a week.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Is the pain too severe? How exactly are you taking the pain medications?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this pain that you have reported. I will like to know how you are taking the pain medications. You can take acetaminophen unto 4times a day and Motrin 3times per day. If you have not been taking at this regular intervals, then i will suggest you do so for maximum pain relief. If you have been taking as mentioned above, then you may be in need of more powerful pain medications and that would require a script from your doctor. If these pains are intolerable, going to the ER would not be a bad idea.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 minutes later)
I have not been taking the pain killer that often. I will take as you suggested. I only have a few motrin left, but will continue the pain killer. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Let me know how it goes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Motrin can be obtained OTC. if you need more, do not hesitate. Remember to eat well and don't take it on an empty stomach.

Also, keep me updated and let me know if there is more I can do for you.
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedy For Pain After Dental Procedure

Brief Answer: Is the pain too severe? How exactly are you taking the pain medications? Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this pain that you have reported. I will like to know how you are taking the pain medications. You can take acetaminophen unto 4times a day and Motrin 3times per day. If you have not been taking at this regular intervals, then i will suggest you do so for maximum pain relief. If you have been taking as mentioned above, then you may be in need of more powerful pain medications and that would require a script from your doctor. If these pains are intolerable, going to the ER would not be a bad idea. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.