Tooth Decay
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Home Treatment
You can take steps at home to relieve pain and swelling in your face and jaw caused by tooth decay.
- Use an ice pack on the outside of your cheek. Do not use heat.
- Take an
over-the-counter pain reliever. These include:
- Aspirin. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
- Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol.
- Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin.
- Naproxen, such as Aleve or Naprosyn.
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Last Updated:
July 30, 2007- Author:
- Jeannette Curtis
- Medical Review:
- Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
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