Tooth Decay
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:
- ASA. Do not give ASA 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.
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| Author: | Jeannette Curtis | Last Updated: September 14, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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