They can be very beneficial for sure. But as you said it’s better to use over the counter stuff if you can.
A dentist told us once that one of the best “pain relievers” consists of… 2 Extra strength Tylenols and one Aleve. We’ve used it before. Try it, it can’t hurt.
Best wishes for you Ray.
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