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Can Motrin Be Taken For A Long Duration?

Hi. I had dental work done on August 26th. They had to prep my teeth for veneers. On this past Monday aug 31st they had to take my temporary a off then put them back on. On 9/10 I go back for my permanents. I'm in so much pain and all I can take is 800mg Motrin. I've been taking the Morton every 8 hours since August 26th. Is temporary long term use of 800mg Motrin bad? And when is this pain going to stop?
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain in case if you have sensitivity of teeth then it is a common thing after the teeth are prepared as the top hard layer is removed and there is sensitivity..
But in case if it is hardcore pain and not sensitivity then you should get an x ray done because continuous pain after tooth preparation is not a normal thing and you should get an x ray of the offending teeth done and get checked for nerve exposures.
Nerves are present in the centre of the teeth and in case if the nerves are exposed you should first get the root canal treatment of the teeth done followed by antibiotics and painkillers and then veneers should be placed..

In case if there is pain but not nerve exposures, still you should get intentional root canal treatment done before you get veneers placed..
This is a correct treatment..
Now as about Ibuprofen, taking ibuprofen can provide temporary relief but as the effect will wean off pain will again begin, so better get properly evaluated and get venners done only once the pain subsides..

Hope this information helps..
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Can Motrin Be Taken For A Long Duration?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain in case if you have sensitivity of teeth then it is a common thing after the teeth are prepared as the top hard layer is removed and there is sensitivity.. But in case if it is hardcore pain and not sensitivity then you should get an x ray done because continuous pain after tooth preparation is not a normal thing and you should get an x ray of the offending teeth done and get checked for nerve exposures. Nerves are present in the centre of the teeth and in case if the nerves are exposed you should first get the root canal treatment of the teeth done followed by antibiotics and painkillers and then veneers should be placed.. In case if there is pain but not nerve exposures, still you should get intentional root canal treatment done before you get veneers placed.. This is a correct treatment.. Now as about Ibuprofen, taking ibuprofen can provide temporary relief but as the effect will wean off pain will again begin, so better get properly evaluated and get venners done only once the pain subsides.. Hope this information helps..