Q. what can i advise a friend to use as a __pain relief for a gum abcess other than the dentist as he will not go to the dentist. can some antibiotics be bought over the counter.Thank You

A.

It may be the only time that your friend would consider going to a dentist , there are no recommended self administered remedies that you would expect long term results with. NHS direct can give advice on appropriate analgesics but I would search for facilities for dental phobics. IV sedation is an example of one of the possible routes to solving the problem
Rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

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