In desperate need of medical advice while in Japan!

Hello everyone 🙁 I’m currently on vacation in Tokyo and have 4 more days until I leave back to the states.

The problem is I have a tooth that fell out a couple months ago and the nerve is exposed. (Note: I have a scheduled root canal but dental work in the states is so expensive so I am planning to take care of it in March!!) Out of nowhere, the nerve itself flared up and the whole left side of my face is swollen and I am in intolerable pain.

Unfortunately, my healthcare provider does not cover international care and I’m in desperate need of pain killers and/or antibiotics for the swelling. Any advice for a foreigner? Any clinics or options available for traveling foreigners?? I also don’t want to pay a hefty medical bill as I am currently almost done with the trip and don’t have much money to spare. Thank you for the help and I apologize if this has been previously posted. 😔

(Update) Thank you everyone for your help! So I was unable to get in with a dentist before my flight leaves BUT! They recommended I go to ER instead and I only paid 117$ for everything. The doctor was super nice and when I explained my situation they were more than willing to accommodate and provide meds. I’m good as new!

Thank you to all those who genuinely wanted to help! The links were amazing and I honestly owe it to Reddit for the help and getting proper care. I understand the scoldings from everyone and the comment about my “karma” but I promise I got the okay from my dentist sooooo 😂

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