Christina, sorry for your tooth trouble.
I need to use my night guard because I grind my teeth.
You can take up to 4 advils 3 times a day if your kidneys are ok and

so is your liver. that is the prescription dose.

have you been on antibiotics?
I would ask about the pain shots. I have heard that they are ineffective when there is an infection present? I don't know if that is true....ask.
bizi