 [ Symptoms ] i was given an antibiotic shot for strep throat can i also take ibuprofen  i was given the shot at 830 this morning i forgot to ask if i could take ibuprofen for the pain [ Disease ] you must call your dentist i deliver new crowns every day and there should be no pain after the cementation at most a very mild soreness after the cement is removed by the next day all should be back to normal having severe gum pain after delivery of a crown is not normal please call your dentist