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Tooth pain

Tooth pain

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Tooth pain may be felt deep in the upper or lower jaw. Pain can be from an abscess affecting the nerve at the tooth.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Tooth disorders • Mouth disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Mouth

Is Symptom of

Teething
Condition
Tooth abscess
Condition
Dental abscess
Condition

Is a Side Effect of

Denosumab
Xgeva
Tysabri
Saphris
Naltrexone

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Tooth pain
Acetaminophen
4
1 review
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
NSAIDs
Hydrocodone and ibuprofen

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