Toothaches are unpleasant at the best of times, and they have a nasty habit of creeping up at the most inconvenient moments. It is not always possible to get to the dentist right away, and even when it is, sometimes your practitioner's recommended toothache treatment takes time. The good news is that there are a number of steps you can take at home to get some relief from the pain. Run these tricks by your dentist first to make sure they do not clash with his or her treatment plan.
Relieving Toothache Pain
Acetaminophen
An over-the-counter medicine like acetaminophen is useful to treating toothaches and it is the most common medications given after dental treatment, according to the Indian Dental Association the pain should be managed with appropriate analgesia such as a nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) or a weak opoid combined with an NSAID or acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and changes the way your body perceives pain, which is what makes an ache tolerable.
NSAIDs
Toothaches are often accompanied by inflammation, swelling and redness of the gums, or irritation to other parts of the mouth. These symptoms may benefit from taking an anti-inflammatory, such as naproxen or ibuprofen, or any of the other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). You should only take one of these medications if you know for certain that you have no allergies to the ingredients, and you should always ensure you take an NSAID with food to avoid irritation to the stomach.
