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1671 West Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
860-456-3153

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1100 Poquonnock Road
Groton, CT 06340
860-445-9765

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Managing Pain

There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:

  • Ice packs on the affected area.
  • Avoiding hard candy or ice.
  • Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.

Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:

  • Anesthetics such as Novocaine.
  • Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.