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Dental health

Tooth anatomy

Understanding the problem

When to refer

Prevention

Treatment options

Self care tips

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Refer to the pharmacist anyone who presents with the following symptoms:

  • Toothache that persists for more than a day or two
  • Pain when eating or biting on certain foods
  • Swelling in the mouth
  • Pus around a tooth or a foul-tasting discharge in the mouth
  • Tooth pain that is worse when lying down
  • Tooth pain that spreads to the jaw, ear and neck
  • Persistent bad breath that does not improve with good oral hygiene measures.

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