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Pain management is often the main goal behind many medications dealing with the oral cavity, or mouth. The most commonly used drug for relieving pain or a toothache is non-narcotic analgesics. The most commonly used non-narcotic analgesics include: Ibuprofen (such as Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and aspirin (Bayer);...
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Tooth decay can happen to the best of us, but educating yourself on this potentially painful dental condition can help you prevent it in the first place. Here are seven important terms that relate to tooth decay: Cavities Cavities are holes in the teeth caused by tooth decay. Left...
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Tooth decay, also known as dental caries or cavities, occurs when bacteria inside your mouth create acid that eats holes in the surface layer of your teeth, or the enamel. As time goes by, this decay can grow larger if it’s left untreated and can eventually reach the nerve...
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Root canals have a nasty reputation, and it’s no wonder as tooth pain can be not only difficult to minimize but excruciating. The end goal of a root canal is to get rid of that tooth pain once and for all, and making it through the recovery process isn’t...
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Gingivitis is one of the leading causes for dentist and doctor visits every year. Though the condition can present with little to no symptoms, others find that it leaves them with bad breath and some mild tooth or gum pain. Gingivitis affects the gums and may affect the teeth....
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Many people struggle with the problem of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth react to abrasive substances and hot or cold temperatures that normally do not bother the average person. You may also have trouble with certain brands of toothpaste, experiencing shooting pain from the tooth to the nerve whenever you...
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Wisdom teeth can cause serious pain if they’re not allowed to develop normally. In some cases, there may not be enough room in the jaw for them to fully emerge, which causes parts of them to stay below the gum line and grow at awkward angles that places pressure...
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Tooth pain can be annoyingly painful, particularly if you know you have to wait a while for your dentist appointment. So what can you do until then? There are a few home remedies you can use to minimize discomfort, but if you’d rather go over-the-counter, then Orajel is a...
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An abscess occurs when the pulp chamber inside a tooth becomes infected. The pulp chamber is a collection of nerves and blood vessels which runs up through the inside of the tooth. The infection then spreads and multiplies down through the tooth, before collecting down at the tooth root...
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Tooth pain can result from a number of conditions inside the mouth. A broken or decayed tooth, food caught between teeth, wisdom tooth pain and gum ulcers can all cause mild-to-severe pain. This pain can interrupt day-to-day activities such as sleep, work, and eating, and can be all-the-more annoying...
Pain management is often the main goal behind many medications dealing with the oral cavity, or mouth. The most commonly used drug for relieving pain or a toothache is non-narcotic analgesics. The most commonly used non-narcotic analgesics include: Ibuprofen (such as Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and aspirin (Bayer);...
Tooth decay can happen to the best of us, but educating yourself on this potentially painful dental condition can help you prevent it in the first place. Here are seven important terms that relate to tooth decay: Cavities Cavities are holes in the teeth caused by tooth decay. Left...
Tooth decay, also known as dental caries or cavities, occurs when bacteria inside your mouth create acid that eats holes in the surface layer of your teeth, or the enamel. As time goes by, this decay can grow larger if it’s left untreated and can eventually reach the nerve...
Root canals have a nasty reputation, and it’s no wonder as tooth pain can be not only difficult to minimize but excruciating. The end goal of a root canal is to get rid of that tooth pain once and for all, and making it through the recovery process isn’t...
Gingivitis is one of the leading causes for dentist and doctor visits every year. Though the condition can present with little to no symptoms, others find that it leaves them with bad breath and some mild tooth or gum pain. Gingivitis affects the gums and may affect the teeth....
Many people struggle with the problem of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth react to abrasive substances and hot or cold temperatures that normally do not bother the average person. You may also have trouble with certain brands of toothpaste, experiencing shooting pain from the tooth to the nerve whenever you...
Wisdom teeth can cause serious pain if they’re not allowed to develop normally. In some cases, there may not be enough room in the jaw for them to fully emerge, which causes parts of them to stay below the gum line and grow at awkward angles that places pressure...
Tooth pain can be annoyingly painful, particularly if you know you have to wait a while for your dentist appointment. So what can you do until then? There are a few home remedies you can use to minimize discomfort, but if you’d rather go over-the-counter, then Orajel is a...
An abscess occurs when the pulp chamber inside a tooth becomes infected. The pulp chamber is a collection of nerves and blood vessels which runs up through the inside of the tooth. The infection then spreads and multiplies down through the tooth, before collecting down at the tooth root...
Tooth pain can result from a number of conditions inside the mouth. A broken or decayed tooth, food caught between teeth, wisdom tooth pain and gum ulcers can all cause mild-to-severe pain. This pain can interrupt day-to-day activities such as sleep, work, and eating, and can be all-the-more annoying...