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How Can Toothache Be Treated?

I have chronic toothache from a tooth that has a filling already, i have tried to use a temporary filler to try to solve the problem but it is still persisiting and the only solution i have found so far seems to be a mouthful of cold water every 30 seconds or so any suggestions on what my problem could be and maybe any temporary solutions to get me through the night until i can get to the dentist? Many thanks.

Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeon,  's  Response
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As per your complaint about your tooth, you have secondary caries and Pulpitis. There may be decay beneath the filling of your tooth that may be deep to reach pulp which caused infection and inflammation of the pulp.
The best thing to do is to visit your dentist, get an x-ray investigation to rule out the diagnosis. If the infection reached the pulp,your tooth should undergo Root Canal Treatment early to avoid its removal.
You can use painkillers but only temporarily. Please reply on hcm if you have any further questions.
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How Can Toothache Be Treated?

Hi As per your complaint about your tooth, you have secondary caries and Pulpitis. There may be decay beneath the filling of your tooth that may be deep to reach pulp which caused infection and inflammation of the pulp. The best thing to do is to visit your dentist, get an x-ray investigation to rule out the diagnosis. If the infection reached the pulp,your tooth should undergo Root Canal Treatment early to avoid its removal. You can use painkillers but only temporarily. Please reply on hcm if you have any further questions.