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You can take Nurofen to help reduce the swelling from a tooth abscess. You will also need to get an antibiotic from your dentist which will not only help bring the swelling down but will also clear up the infection.

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You must go to a dentist and get medication so the swelling will go do.

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Ice, but you should see dentist so they can prescribe antibiotics. Infection like that can kill someone.

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