How to Fix a Toothache

Video Transcript

"Hi I am Dr. Mike Glasmeier of First Impressions Family Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee, and today we will be discussing some different ways that one can help treat or resolve some of the pain, and discomfort caused by a toothache. Some of the different materials that can be utilized to help treat or offset the pain from a toothache would involve some sort of anti inflammatory medication such as a Motrin or ibuprofen, and also some sort of topical anesthetic gel such as Oragel or Ambisol. There are some things that can be accomplished to help resolve pain and discomfort caused by a toothache. While it is important to understand that a toothache needs to be treated immediately, and one should eventually see a dentist there are some things that can be used to help combat some of the swelling, tenderness, inflammation, and pain that we see associated with a toothache. The first one that I would recommend would be taking some sort of anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is great for two things. One it helps treat some swelling that can be associated with a toothache, but it also can help alleviate some of the pain and discomfort caused by the toothache. In addition to taking an anti-inflammatory for pain control one can also use some sort of numbing gel such as an Oragel or Ambisol. What is done is the gel is placed on a cotton swab, and brushed around the gums for about thirty to forty-five seconds, and the working action of the gel will help numb the tooth up a little bit temporarily to provide pain relief. And in conclusion numbing gel, and anti-inflammatory medications are great for treating, and delaying pain from toothaches."