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    jenryan Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 19, 2012, 08:06 PM
    Broken tooth
    My tooth just broke around a silver filling. My cheeck is swelled and it hurts really bad. I've taken motrin and tylonol and its not helping. What should I do?
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    Aug 19, 2012, 08:14 PM
    Go to the dentist.
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    Aug 19, 2012, 08:16 PM
    So this is nothing I need to go to a after hours or urgant care for tonight? I cannot get into the dentist till Friday
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    Aug 19, 2012, 08:20 PM
    Friday? Call the dentist and tell them what happened... they should get you in because of the situation.

    I doubt that urgent care will do much for you. I could be wrong though.
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    Aug 19, 2012, 08:21 PM
    If there's emergency dental care, go there. Friday is a long way away.
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