A member asked:

Docs can you explain, is there a way to manage toothache for sometime until i can start treatment?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

To a point..: Otc pain meds will "manage" a toothache for only so long. As time passes, the problem only gets worse. The sooner you go for care, the easier and less expensive your treatment will be.

Answered 11/6/2016

4.6k views

Thank
Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Managing pain: 1. Limit the stimulus: sweets, cold, hot, pressure? 2. Otc pain medications such as advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you would normally take for a headache. 3. Don't wait to start treatment: make it a higher priority! work out time constraints, money issues, or finding another dentist?

Answered 11/6/2016

4.6k views

Thank
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

OTC meds: OTC pain meds may or may not help much. Solution is to see DDS ASAP.

Answered 11/6/2016

900 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more