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How To Get Rid Of Pain In My Mouth?

: "I know I should see a dentist but was quoted £870 to have my wisdom tooth removed due to it growing in to my cheek and not on my gum line. I have left it and I am in absolute agony my mouth is in serious pain and extremely painful I can hardly open my mouth and it's started leaking gunk (disgusting I know) is my doctor able to give me strong painkillers or refer me to a hospital?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Hello:)Welcome to HCM.

You can take a course of antibiotics(amoxicillin,metronidazole) and analgesics(ibuprofen).
This will reduce the infection and improve your mouth opening.

I advice you to get the tooth removed after infection reduces to prevent spread to the other tissues.

Regards.
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How To Get Rid Of Pain In My Mouth?

Hello:)Welcome to HCM. You can take a course of antibiotics(amoxicillin,metronidazole) and analgesics(ibuprofen). This will reduce the infection and improve your mouth opening. I advice you to get the tooth removed after infection reduces to prevent spread to the other tissues. Regards.