Whether it's a dull ache or sharp jolt, it can be hard to think of anything else when you have tooth pain. But while tooth pain relief is crucial, it's important not to brush off your symptoms if you ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...

When it comes to nixing a nagging toothache, the fix varies as wildly as the reasons behind the pain. From a simple fluoride treatment that does the trick for some to the whole shebang of antibiotics, ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can impact oral health by increasing the risk of periodontal disease, TMJ, and dry mouth, which can lead to cavities and other dental concerns. RA and certain RA medications ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in adults and adolescents aged 12 or ...

Combination analgesic products have been the mainstay of the treatment of moderate to severe dental pain for many years. Formulations containing an opioid analgesic, such as oxycodone, and a nonopioid ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently ...

A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a Rutgers Health study that could change how dentists ...

Pain happens, but when it sticks around for a long period of time or feels unbearable, nonaddictive pain medication may sound like a safer alternative to opioids. Most people have experienced physical ...