Help Toothache With Over-The-Counter Medications
When toothache strikes you in the middle of the night, the first thing that comes to your mind is to reach for a pack of ice and a few pain reliever pills. A number of over-the-counter medicines are readily available to help your toothache pain. As inflammation is the most common cause of dental pain, an anti-inflammatory drug is usually prescribed. Ibuprofen is the most often recommended due to its anti-inflammatory components.
You can either take Motrin or Advil as these are analgesics that can help toothache pain very quickly. It usually comes in 200g capsules which you can take at most four caps every four to eight hours, depending on the amount of pain you are in. A total of 800g will be prescribed by your dentist for a period of 24 hours.
In choosing an over the counter medication for your toothache pain, look for the sign that indicates that is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is advisable though to take your Advils based on the prescription given, as this often causes stomach upset. As such, make sure that you have a full stomach or an antacid ready when taking your Ibuprofen.
To help in alleviating the pain, you can put ice cold compress on your cheek, right on the affected tooth area. This will help ease the pain and help you relax immediately. Observe the pain if it dissipates otherwise you may want to try using a topical over-the-counter drug.
Oil of Clove is available in small bottles which are readily available in your local pharmacies. You can get a one q-tip or cotton buds and soak on a bit of oil of Clove. Rinse the tip with running water to dilute the solution and apply directly to the affected gum area. This will immediately numb the pain and reduce the inflammation.
If none of the above still works and the throbbing pain still lingers, try a stronger pain reliever: Orajel. It is a topical over-the-counter medicine that can directly ease your toothache pain. It has products that are specific to cater to adults, toddlers and babies. There are also specific products for a variety of dental conditions and most importantly, the kind of pain you are currently in. Orajel has a good amount of benzocaine, a drug specifically designed to help ease toothache pain. It has a product in gel form that allows the patient to control the placement of the remedy on the pain source. It targets directly the affected area and provides instant relief from pain.
Some of the remedies indicated above are easy to come by and are available in most pharmacies. As to proper dosage, medication and application, you can consult your local pharmacist on how to go about helping your toothache pain. Instructions are also indicated in the labels and boxes so you can guage the amount that is right to ease the pain.
If swelling, soreness of the gums and/or bleeding occurs, it is best that you speak to your dentist about an appointment. He should be able to give you a thorough assessment of the problem and provide you with the proper help in easing toothache pain.
As a number of causes can be pointed as to the reason behind your pain, identifying which one is making this piercing ache will help you understand the nature of the pain. Additionally, antibacterial and anti-infection medicines may be needed to help your toothache be eliminated. Prescription drugs may only be given by your dentist once a proper assessment has been made.
