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Suggest Treatment For Toothache

Hi. I have a toothache and have been using orajel for the past 3 hours, it doesnt seem to be helping. I took 1 dose of nyquil at 1030 this evening. Is is safe to take ibprofren right now (330)? the toothache feels like it is in my jaw (top and bottom) any advice woiuld be much appriciated!
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The nyquil or ibuprofen will not work alone. The severe pain you are describing is because of the tooth infection (acute apical periodontitis). Nothing to be panic, Consult a oral physician and get the tooth treated with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Get a radiograph done to see the extent of the infection and suitability of the tooth for the treatment. If i am your treating doctor, i would have prescribed, a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Along with antibiotics, you can an analgesics like diclofenac 50mg BID for 5 days. But these medicines will provide a temporary relief. Once you complete the course, try to get the tooth treated as early as possible.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Toothache

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The nyquil or ibuprofen will not work alone. The severe pain you are describing is because of the tooth infection (acute apical periodontitis). Nothing to be panic, Consult a oral physician and get the tooth treated with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Get a radiograph done to see the extent of the infection and suitability of the tooth for the treatment. If i am your treating doctor, i would have prescribed, a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Along with antibiotics, you can an analgesics like diclofenac 50mg BID for 5 days. But these medicines will provide a temporary relief. Once you complete the course, try to get the tooth treated as early as possible. I hope my answer will help you, take care.