Cavities do not always cause symptoms, but when they do, they can be downright painful. However, a cavity is not typically considered a dental emergency, so you may have to wait a few days before your dentist can get you in for a filling appointment. What can you do to manage the pain in the meantime? Here's a look.
Take ibuprofen
There are a number of over-the-counter pain relievers, but ibuprofen is probably the best one to take for cavity pain.
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If your tooth is missing or damaged, you may be concerned about the way that it affects the look of your smile. Even if others do not readily notice the imperfection, you may feel self-conscious about it, causing you to hesitate in social and business situations. Nevertheless, there are ways to correct most dental issues.
Dentists use dental crowns to correct or replace the natural crown of a tooth. Here are some of the advantages of a dental crown.
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