If you have already tried to relieve this unpleasant feeling in every way, but nothing helps, it’s time to take toothache pills. This is an emergency measure when it is not possible to immediately consult a specialist for treatment. You should be careful in choosing it and taking the dosage, and it is best to have remedies for toothache in your home medicine cabinet.
When do you need a magic pill?
Causes of toothache
The tablet may be needed for the following problems and dental diseases:
- Pulpitis;
- Periodontitis - in acute form or acute stage;
- Caries - medium and especially deep;
- Enamel sensitivity;
- Injuries with damage to periodontal ligaments, formation of cracks, etc.;
- Sinusitis.
In all cases, the patient will need quick help and quality treatment, but remedies for toothache are also necessary and are often included in the treatment plan.
If the pain comes back
Every person needs to numb a tooth for a while at least once in their life, for example, after removing a root molar. But when this unpleasant feeling appears again and again, this is a reason to think about it. Therefore, let’s look at dental diseases in more detail; relapses can occur:
- Osteomyelitis. This is a dangerous inflammation of the jaw bone tissue, the treatment of which cannot be delayed.
- Deep caries. At this stage of the development of the disease, pain occurs from almost any irritant - mechanical, chemical, temperature.
- Pulpitis. If the pulp or nerve is inflamed, you really need a strong painkiller for toothache, as this is the most sensitive part of any molar.
- Periodontitis. The soft tissues surrounding the root become inflamed, among side effects purulent fistulas are often observed.
- Periostitis. This is a disease in which the periosteum suffers - it becomes inflamed when periodontitis remains untreated.
Caries
Even depending on the intensity of the sensations, you can already judge at what stage this disease is. If they do not particularly bother you, it is better to wait until you see a doctor than to treat the condition with emergency methods.
Thinning enamel
Although this coating is durable, due to certain circumstances, for example, due to excessive use of highly abrasive toothpastes, it can become significantly thinner. Therefore, the molars become very sensitive, which causes significant discomfort. Intensive rinsing helps relieve this condition.
Periodontitis
This is already an inflammatory process of a pulsating nature, which can even lead to loosening of the teeth. On initial stages anti-inflammatory rinses are required, then see a specialist, otherwise there is a risk of losing some molars.
Pulpitis
The pulp contains nerves and lymphatic vessels, so when it becomes inflamed, the patient experiences prolonged and fairly intense pain. If they start to radiate to the jaw or temple, it is better to think about how to quickly relieve this condition before seeing a doctor.
Periodontitis
This condition appears if caries or pulpitis is ignored for a long time. It is easy to understand that this is periodontitis by the increasing pain with clear localization. When pressed while eating, it can intensify significantly and become unbearable. Several treatment options are possible - the use of tablets, gels, injections, as an addition - folk remedies. The last resort is removal, but timely contact with a qualified doctor will save you from such an unpleasant outcome.
Medicines for toothache
An important clarification - painkillers for toothache, due to possible side effects, should be taken strictly depending on age, that is, strong medications are strictly prohibited for children. Let's look at the most popular tablets for adults.
Nurofen
It also relieves inflammation and pain well thanks to the codeine in the composition; it is recommended for periodontitis, periodontitis, and pulpitis. Similar effective tablets for toothache are Ibuprofen, Solpaflex, Profinal and a number of others.
Nise
This is the best remedy for pulpitis and periodontitis in the acute stage. It will help quickly and efficiently, and at the same time there is an anti-inflammatory effect.
Ketanov
This is an ideal medicine for pain in the acute stage, especially with pulpitis and periodontitis. It begins to act within half an hour after administration; a new tablet can be taken only six hours after the previous one. In any case, this cannot be done often; there should be no long courses of treatment.
Dexalgin
This toothache remedy has a long-term anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect in the form of tablets or injections. At the same time, it must be taken carefully, exactly according to the instructions. There are a number of contraindications, for example, asthma, ulcers, pregnancy.
Baralgin
This analgesic is an effective, affordable remedy for toothache, which contains Analgin, and it is also an antipyretic like Spasmalgon or Trigan. Like all strong medicines, there are clear restrictions on the number of tablets taken at a time and during the day.
Actasulide
This remedy helps with toothache and is recommended for pulpitis, periodontitis, and some other diseases of the oral cavity.
Preparations based on metamizole sodium
If you need tablets for toothache, the list goes on long time, but there is a group of drugs that causes particular concern. They may help, but safety plays a huge role here and it is impossible to ignore this factor. It's about about such a component as metamizole sodium, which underlies the well-known Analgin.
The problem is that this substance can cause agranulocytosis, a serious disease that changes the composition of the blood and greatly weakens the immune system. In most developed countries, Analgin has not been produced or sold for a long time; unfortunately, in our country it is freely available and quite affordable. However, today there are much more effective painkillers.
You should not take products based on metamizole sodium during pregnancy and lactation, people suffering from blood diseases, alcoholism, liver failure, kidney failure. Other similar tablets that should be treated with extreme caution are Spazmalgon, Tempalgin, Pentalgin-N, Bral.
Help with various types pain
Today, there are so many medications available against toothache that it is necessary to navigate them. For example, if this does not cause much trouble, and there is a busy work day ahead, just take an Aspirin or Paracetamol tablet. It works for about three hours, but in the meantime you can make an appointment with a specialist.
Well, if you are going on a business trip very soon, and you are ready to climb the wall, you will have to resort to Promedol or Morphine. True, these drugs are made on the basis of opiates, that is, they require a prescription from a doctor, but the effect is really strong.
Aching painful sensations are relieved by taking No-shpa, but Papaverine together with Analgin creates the opportunity for the patient to get enough sleep. Although, as already mentioned, frequent use of Analgin is extremely undesirable, before use you need to make sure that you have no contraindications.
Nise, Ketanov, Aktasulide, Ibuklin cope with shooting pain. The last drug is good because it has few side effects and is not contraindicated for children. In this case, the main condition is not to abuse the dosage, strictly follow it in accordance with the instructions.
Medicines for children
It is very important to soothe a toothache in a child, since children are always more sensitive to any such sensations and need support. But, on the other hand, they cannot take all the strong medications mentioned above; their composition is not designed for a still fragile immune system. Therefore, we take into account the means that really help, but do it delicately.
Monitor the quality of hygiene oral cavity your child, for inflammation and for prevention, regular rinsing is needed. This can be a solution of salt, baking soda, or sage infusion.
It happens that ordinary dental floss saves you from pain - if a child complains, carefully examine the condition of the oral cavity; perhaps it is due to foreign objects stuck in the teeth. Just carefully remove what caused the pain, and it will quickly disappear.
Another likely cause of pain is the eruption of new molars. Products such as Kalgel, Anestezin, Vanillin are excellent options for numbing gums during this period. Also pay attention to whether new carious manifestations have appeared recently. You can urgently take Nurofen, Panadol syrup, Efferalgan.
Drugs during pregnancy
Toothache during pregnancy can also be treated with the following medications:
- Papaverine;
- Drotaverine;
- No-shpa;
- Riabal.
In the first trimester, it is allowed, but with great caution, a remedy that can quickly relieve toothache is Grippostad, containing paracetamol, caffeine, and ascorbic acid.
Nurofen and Ibuprofen can also be taken, but if other methods are no longer able to alleviate the condition of the pregnant woman. And in the second trimester, in a desperate situation, you can take a one-time drink of Ketanov for toothache.
Sometimes, for those who suffer from toothache, tablets are an extremely undesirable option, so a special product with a freezing effect would be a good solution for them. These are gels that quickly relieve pain, and most importantly, they have virtually no contraindications.
For example, Dentol is a universal drug that will help even a child’s teething, because this is always a painful process. And Metrogyl Denta is useful for periodontal disease, stomatitis, periodontitis, tooth pain, and inflammatory processes.
The drug Kamistad also has no age restrictions; it contains lidocaine hydrochloride. However, there are contraindications for use by pregnant and lactating women, those who suffer from hypertension, kidney and liver failure.
What dentists say
The first thing you need to understand is that in order to cure a toothache, it is important to understand its cause. It is best to consult a specialist, but if this is not possible, be careful when choosing medications and follow several important rules:
- Heating the affected area is contraindicated. The best option is, on the contrary, cooling with a piece of ice, this will reduce the intensity of blood flow to the tooth;
- The best rinse for teeth, namely a soda solution, must be poured with boiling water to achieve a good result;
- Try not to lie down during the day, so the blood flow will be less intense in the jaw area and the pain will not be as intense.
Folk recipes
If you have not yet decided how to relieve toothache most effectively, but at the same time safely, take a closer look at folk wisdom. Perhaps these recipes will not help with very strong discomfort, but they are quite suitable if they are mild and of medium intensity:
- Sage decoction. It’s better for a specialist to tell you which pills to take, but such a simple rinse is not contraindicated for anyone. To prepare, take dry leaves of the plant, brew with boiling water, and leave for about 10 minutes. The procedure must be carried out at intervals of 5 minutes until the pain completely stops. A prerequisite is that the broth must be warm;
- Spruce/pine decoction. You need one small branch per 1 liter of water. Such medications for toothache should be used as often as you see fit until the symptoms go away;
- Mumiyo. If you have a cavity in your mouth, it is always very unpleasant, especially with a deep form, when the best tablets are difficult to cope with. But there are several options to solve this - take a piece of mumiyo and place it in this cavity; a cotton swab dipped in strong black tea helps a lot.
A tooth can get sick at the most inopportune moment: a minute before the interview, in working hours, at a resort, at night or in the middle of a romantic date. It is unbearable to endure such “enchanting” sensations, and not everyone can go to the dentist on the same day and time. The only way out is to relieve toothache with a tablet with a strong analgesic effect and finish the job you started. And then visit the dental clinic.
Medicines for tolerable pain
If the tooth aches slightly, you can try to eliminate the unpleasant sensation without medication. For example, by rinsing with soda solution. The process of preparing it is simple: pour a cup of warm water (36–40 °C), pour half a teaspoon of baking soda into it, the same amount of salt and mix thoroughly. You need to rinse your mouth every 2-3 hours. Before the procedure, it is advisable to brush your teeth to get rid of food debris and prevent the re-growth of bacteria.
Inexpensive but effective tablets for toothache include paracetamol, analgin or aspirin. The results will last no more than three hours. But this will be enough to wait until you go to the dentist.
Attention! Before taking any medicines read the instructions for their use. Better yet, consult your doctor.
Paracetamol is used to suppress acute pain and reduce body temperature, which often rises due to tooth decay and nerve inflammation. It is harmful to the kidneys, so it is better to take the minimum allowable dose first, even when the toothache is very severe. And if the effect turns out to be insufficient, then drink another one.
In 2020, you can find more modern and safer paracetamol-based drugs in every pharmacy. They are called like this:
- Perfalgan.
- Panadol.
- Efferalgan.
- Cefekon.
All the tablets on the list cope well with toothache, but they must be used carefully: an adult is allowed to drink no more than 2 g of paracetamol per day, and 1 at a time.
Paracetamol-based drugs are well tolerated by humans in combination therapy, when you need to take both an anti-inflammatory and a toothache remedy. However, when combining them, it is advisable to select only non-steroidal components.
The active substance is metamizole sodium. The analgesic relieves mild to moderate pain, reduces fever, and also has a mild anti-inflammatory effect. Not suitable for long-term use.
Analgin should not be taken for longer than 24 hours, as this is fraught with side effects. Among them:
- allergic reaction;
- decreased blood pressure;
- impaired renal function;
- changes in the blood and staining of urine scarlet.
The drug is contraindicated for people with kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, or intolerance to NSAIDs - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. And also for pregnant women and children under 10 years old.
Attention! Analgin is banned in almost all countries of the world, since it has a pronounced depressant effect on the eyes and heart. To avoid possible complications from taking it, you should strictly adhere to the instructions and dosages.
Acetylsalicylic acid has analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. But it has the weakest analgesic power. For example, Ketanov tablets relieve tooth pain 350 times more effectively.
Despite the fact that aspirin is a weak painkiller, it can help some. The effects of taking the same medications vary greatly from person to person. It depends on the clinical situation, health status and characteristics of the body. Therefore, all recommendations for choosing the best drug are indirect. Everyone must find their own medicine.
What helps with acute pain
For a very severe toothache, only strong remedies. These include Ibuklin, Ketanov, Nurofen, Nise, Nimika and other drugs, the main function of which is to relieve pain.
If severe pain occurs at night and analgesics do not help, call an ambulance. Doctors will give you an injection that will work quickly and, most importantly, help you sleep. But this measure should be resorted to only in emergency cases. In the morning you need to go to the dentist to get rid of the torment forever.
Injections are hundreds of times more effective than pills. But they should be done by a specialist who understands dosages and has practical experience. If the injection is administered incorrectly, you may experience serious side effects, ranging from dizziness to difficulty breathing. Therefore, when fighting toothache on your own, it is better to give preference to tablets.
Can relieve pain, relieve fever and inflammation. It has a minimal number of side effects. The main active ingredients of the drug are ibufen and paracetamol. They quickly relieve pain and do not provoke complications. The maximum daily intake for an adult is 4 tablets.
One of the best medicines for toothache. It is highly effective thanks to ketorolac, a substance that has a pronounced systemic effect and is sold as an independent pain reliever. Other drugs are also produced based on ketorolac. They are called like this:
- Ketorol.
- Ketonort.
- Credopharm.
According to the instructions, the maximum permissible daily dose of Ketanov is 2 tablets. But many experts recommend taking the medicine only once. And as soon as the severe toothache is relieved, switch to more gentle therapy.
Pay attention! Ketanov causes side effects after almost every dose. They may be associated with intestinal disorders, extreme fatigue and impaired renal function. Due to the harmful effects on the body, the medicine should not be given to children, pregnant or lactating women.
One of the best pain relievers, copes even with severe toothache. The active substance is nimesulide. It helps relieve inflammation, swelling and swelling of the gums. It is recommended to take two tablets per day - one in the morning, the second before bed. The maximum permissible daily dosage is 200 mg.
The drug is contraindicated in pregnant women and children. May cause side effects such as abdominal pain, rash, nausea, vomiting, and confusion.
The tablets not only help with toothache, but also relieve inflammation of the gum tissue. The product is very effective, since its main component is ibuprofen. However, you need to take the medicine carefully: observing the single dosage and daily dose, which should not exceed 1.2 grams of the active substance.
The drug is contraindicated in the presence of:
- pathologies of the kidneys and/or liver;
- Crohn's disease;
- hypertension.
Nimika
An anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drug based on nimesulide, actively used against toothache. Eliminates the syndrome within 30 minutes. The maximum permissible daily dose is 4 tablets.
Nimika should be consumed between meals. The medication is strictly contraindicated for aspirin-induced asthma and problems with gastrointestinal tract, even if the disease is in a chronic stage.
Pay attention! Nimika tablets should not be taken for more than three days, as they can cause serious adverse reactions: large-scale skin rash, stomach pain, ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, fluid retention in the body, systemic edema.
Medicines for aching pain
If the tooth hurts seemingly slightly, but its whining does not stop for a moment, you can take a painkiller, for example, analgin, along with an antispasmodic: Papaverine, Drotaverine, No-shpa. Antispasmodics by themselves do not produce results, but in combination with analgesics, such tablets relieve toothache quickly and for a long time.
The most powerful drugs
Ketanov, Ketorolac and Ketorol - these are the names of the most powerful medications for toothache. They are often prescribed to patients who have undergone major surgery and need high-quality pain relief. Dentists often recommend taking these medications after tooth extraction. They help relieve pain that occurs when the anesthesia wears off.
The active substance of the strongest drugs is ketorolac.. The pain should subside within 10 minutes after taking it, the effect will last up to 8 hours.
There are many contraindications for such drugs:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- age up to 16 years;
- sepsis;
- aspirin asthma;
- liver or kidney failure;
- hemorrhage;
- ulcers;
- hematopoietic disorder;
- polyps on the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx.
There are also many side effects: from abdominal pain to the development of stomach ulcers or hearing impairment. Therefore, you can take a tablet based on ketorolac only for a very good reason.
To buy Ketanov, Ketorolac or Ketorol, you need to get a prescription from a doctor. Among the over-the-counter drugs, Grippostad and Dexalgin are good for toothache.
Homeopathic remedies
Toothache can also be relieved with homeopathic tablets. Their list is large and varied. But not every drug will be effective in one case or another. The choice of the right one depends on the reason that led to the exacerbation of pain:
- if the pain is caused by a common cold, Aconite will help relieve it;
- severe emotional stress - Coffey;
- injuries or blows to the jaw area – Arnica;
- hypothermia - Nuxmoshata;
- a combination of factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, abuse of alcohol and strong coffee, colds and nervous tension - Nuxvomica.
Drugs for pregnant women
During pregnancy, the use of any medications You need to check with your doctor, and toothache tablets are no exception. The list of drugs that are safe, according to dentists, is short:
Instead of taking medications, you can resort to mouth rinses. A solution of soda and salt, decoctions of chamomile, tea tree or sage are excellent pain relievers for mild toothache.
Medicines for children
When a child’s tooth aches, it is better not to use medications. If you can’t get an appointment with a dentist, you can call the clinic’s reception desk, call an ambulance, or ask a pharmacist for advice. But under no circumstances should you self-medicate.
Most often, babies behave restlessly when they are teething. For such situations, special gels, suspensions and ointments are produced. To calm your baby, you can give him Ibuprofen, Nise or Nurofen - liquid suspensions intended for children from six months. They have a quick effect, cope with inflammation and reduce body temperature.
In addition to suspensions, there are the following painkillers that can be used to relieve toothache in a child:
- Kalgel, Bebident and other children's gels seem to freeze the aching tooth, which promotes rapid pain relief.
- Traumeel C is a homeopathic remedy that consists only of herbal ingredients. Copes with swelling, reduces inflammation and anesthetizes.
- Holisal. Prevents the growth of bacteria and relieves pain. Thanks to its structure, the gel is firmly held on the mucous membrane, which provides the most lasting result, which lasts over three hours.
If your child's baby teeth hurt, try to take him to the doctor as soon as possible. Primary caries is treated easier and faster than advanced caries. In addition, it can affect the rudiments of permanent incisors and molars.
Caring for a sore tooth
It's not enough to take good drugs from toothache, you must also follow preventive measures that will prevent its recurrence:
And remember: not a single remedy for toothache, even the best, will relieve you of caries, periodontal disease or any other cause that caused discomfort. You can drink painkillers in packets, but a trip to the dentist is inevitable. And the sooner the tooth is treated, the lower the risk of its removal.
Author of the article: Lukanina Lyubov Valerievna ( | ) - dentist-therapist, periodontist. Specializes in the fields of: endodontics, aesthetic and functional restoration, professional hygiene and periodontology.
There can be two causes of acute toothache. The first is the appearance and development of pulpitis, against the background of which an inflammatory process develops in the nerves of the tooth. The second reason is when the infection penetrates beyond the tooth itself, forming a purulent abscess at the roots. In this article we will tell you what pain reliever for toothache and how it can be used.
There is a special category that is aimed at reducing sensations by eliminating the inflammatory process. The second category relieves pain by blocking the entry of specific pain nerve impulses into the brain. All medications used in the process of eliminating toothache come in three subcategories. These are strong pain-relieving capsules, tablets, Paracetamol and Aspirin preparations, antibiotics.
Painkillers
To relieve pain, you need to take drugs based on ketoprofen, ibuprofen, as well as nimesulide and ketorolac. These are the most effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can cope with quite severe pain.
- Nurofen. The most popular pain reliever, characterized by a strong effect. The drug is available in dosages of 200 and 400 mg. Tablets and capsules should not be used by pregnant women and children under 6 years of age. The drug should be taken with caution in the presence of diseases of different parts of the intestines and stomach.
- Ketonal. This product contains the main active ingredient ketoprofen. For severe pain, this is the most effective remedy. The product is available in dosages of 100 and 150 mg; the greater the amount of the main component, the stronger the effect and duration of action. The drug is prohibited for use by pregnant women and children under 18 years of age. It is also not recommended to take painkillers for asthmatics and people with stomach diseases.
- or Ketorol. These are two drugs with the same composition, which belong to the category of non-steroidal modern anti-inflammatory tablets. If you need to relieve pain, you won’t find better treatments than these. You can take pills only in special extreme cases, when the pain becomes unbearable.
- or Nise. These are nimesulide medications. They have a strong analgesic effect and a minimum number of contraindications. They can be taken for high and low intensity pain.
So, if the pain is tolerable, you should use medications containing ibuprofen, for example, Nurofen. For high intensity pain, use Ketorolac or Nimesulide.
Paracetamol for pain
The drugs do not act against the inflammatory process. Like modern analgesics made on the basis of standard NSAIDs, the tablets prevent the transmission of pain impulses of varying intensity to the brain. The effect is that the pain does not go away - the brain just does not recognize it.
Among the most popular Paracetamol products, we highlight Panadol and Efferalgan. Taken by adults in a dosage of 500 mg per. For acute pain, the dosage can be doubled. The advantage of Paracetamol is that it can be used throughout pregnancy.
Aspirin and Analgesics
Aspirin and the well-known drugs help very well. It's affordable, it's enough effective medicines. They are at correct use the pain goes away quickly enough. The usual single dosage of Analgin is 500 mg at a time. The drug should not be taken during pregnancy and lactation, as well as by people suffering from various forms of asthma and having blood diseases.
Aspirin is able to slightly alleviate the general syndrome, as it is characterized by a weak anti-inflammatory effect.
Treatment with antibiotics
Antibiotics act directly on bacteria harmful to the body. For acute pain, medications will not help; they do not block incoming impulses or relieve inflammation.
Antibiotics are taken if there is no acute pain or inflammation. If there is slight discomfort and you are willing to tolerate it for a while, you can undergo a course of antibiotic treatment.
Rinse for toothache
If for some reason it is not possible to take tablets for toothache, if there are certain contraindications, or if you simply don’t have the right drug on hand, the discomfort can be removed with regular rinses. Decoctions from medicinal herbs will help you quickly cope with various negative sensations that can be caused by the inflammatory process in the tooth area.
Pharmacy products
Various inexpensive pharmaceutical products and infusions help very well in the form of a therapeutic rinse. You can buy regular ones. They consist of useful components such as camphor, mint, valerian. It is necessary to soak a piece of cotton wool with the medicinal composition and place it in the cavity of the affected tooth in which a carious hole has formed. Repeat until the pain completely disappears. On average, a tampon is changed every 10 minutes, since it quickly becomes completely saturated with saliva and the overall analgesic effect is reduced.
For rinsing, you can use a decoction of sage, mint, eucalyptus, calamus root, St. John's wort, oregano and calendula. All herbal decoctions for rinsing should be cooled or warm, as cold products will not have a positive effect.
For acute pain, you can use a solution of 2% lidocaine. You will need to take a cotton ball, soak it in this solution, and apply it to the sore tooth. Should be used 4-5 times a day. If the inflammation process has spread to nearby tissues, it will have no effect.
Essential oils
As a local anesthetic, you can use ordinary essential oils - sea buckthorn, fir or clove. The method of application here is exactly the same. A small piece of cotton wool is moistened in the prepared oil and applied to the tooth or adjacent gums. This is an ideal method for eliminating teething pain.
A simple pain reliever for toothache
A fairly effective remedy can be found in an ordinary kitchen. We are talking about baking soda and standard table salt. All of these are natural anti-inflammatory antiseptics, various rinses with which reduce the total number of pathogenic microbes and allow you to relieve severe swelling of tissues.
To prepare a useful anti-inflammatory composition, you will need to take a teaspoon of each product and pour 200 ml of boiling water. As soon as the temperature of the resulting solution is slightly above room temperature, you can rinse.
Experts also advise preparing an effective solution for pain using salt. You need to take the following components:
- Large spoon of salt.
- 10 ml of 10% ammonia.
- Pharmaceutical camphor alcohol in a volume of 10 grams.
Everything mixes very well in a liter of clean water at room temperature. A cotton pad is moistened in the resulting solution and placed on the tooth. This is an ideal pain reliever that also relieves inflammation at the same time.
Use of alcohol products
You can use a variety of alcohol tinctures that you have on hand. The most important thing during the rinsing process is not to swallow the product, just short time hold the liquid in the mouth and spit. As alcohol tinctures, you can use not only pharmaceutical products, but also cognac and vodka.
Other effective remedies
If numerous carious inflammations are present, a small amount of clove oil can be dropped into the oral cavity. That's enough effective remedy, which is quite often used in the field of modern dentistry. If you don’t have clove oil on hand, but have regular seasoning, you can use it by simply chewing a couple of sprigs of this magical remedy.
Folk remedies for toothache
Toothache is a fairly serious problem that people have faced throughout the centuries. Dental problems affect everyone, regardless of age or social status. People who take care of their oral cavity and visit a specialist in a timely manner, as well as for preventive purposes, are much less likely to encounter toothache.
Previously, there were no medications, only natural folk remedies were used. There are many remedies whose effects even scientists cannot explain. Here are the simplest and at the same time effective methods traditional medicine for toothache.
Treatment with lard
This simple pain reliever for toothache is one of those mysterious remedies. To relieve discomfort and restore your normal lifestyle, you will need to take a small piece of lard and place it between your cheek and the sore tooth. Unsalted lard should be used as a remedy. You can use salted water after washing thoroughly.
Rusty nail
This is another exotic remedy for toothache. This item is used to prepare a special medicinal ointment. To obtain the remedy, you need to perform the following steps: Take a rusty nail, the older the better. The nail becomes red-hot. The item is placed in a pan where ordinary linden honey has been preheated. The whole thing is heated until the mixture turns black as tar.
Once the composition has cooled a little, it can be used as a lubricant for the area around the sore tooth. Painful sensations usually go away fairly quickly, but if an abscess or purulent abscess has formed as a result of inflammation, the composition should be used for several days until the fistula opens. Once the pus is completely removed, all discomfort will disappear.
Garlic and onion
These products are in every person's refrigerator. You need to take a piece of one of them and apply it to the tooth. Garlic and onions are able to provide an ideal antiseptic effect, so all pain and inflammation go away very quickly.
Propolis for toothache
Propolis will help get rid of severe toothache. You can use the product in the form of plates or as an alcohol tincture. Along with the anti-inflammatory effect, the drug gives a strong anesthetic effect, so literally after a couple of days of use, the pain in the area of the inflamed tooth completely goes away.
If an alcohol tincture is used, a few drops of it are poured into a glass of water and the resulting mixture is rinsed. You can also simply soak a cotton swab in the mixture and apply it to the cavity eaten away by caries.
Summing up
All painkillers presented should be used while waiting for a doctor's appointment. These remedies and medications will not eliminate caries and inflammation will appear again. All this is only a temporary effect, which does not relieve you from visiting the dentist at all.
If none of the above remedies help, which happens quite often, if there is severe swelling or the temperature rises, you should get ready and go to a 24-hour dental clinic. After removing the initial pain and inflammation, you need to make an appointment with a professional dentist and spare no expense and time for complete and high-quality dental treatment.
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The sensations of toothache are so strong that sometimes it is simply impossible to withstand them. Anyone who has encountered such a problem is familiar with the desire to take the first thing that comes to hand, just to get rid of the painful symptom.
Therefore, your home medicine cabinet should always have an available remedy that effectively relieves pain. And it is not at all necessary to spend money on expensive drugs; you can find a completely worthy inexpensive substitute.
Inexpensive painkillers for toothache
If you can’t get to a doctor quickly, you should take a painkiller.
It is suggested that you familiarize yourself with brief characteristics the most popular and effective anesthetics:
The drug effectively eliminates pain of various types, relieves inflammation, and exhibits its pharmacological effect well even in periodontitis and pulpitis, when the pain is acute.
The effect occurs after 30-40 minutes and lasts for 6-7 hours. One of the advantages of an anesthetic is that the body does not become addicted.
The downside is a number of contraindications and the presence of side effects, although there are few of them. You should not take an anesthetic for mild pain. Age restrictions: children under 16 years old.
To relieve toothache, take a tablet on an empty stomach or 30-40 minutes after eating. The maximum permissible daily dose is 4-5 tablets for adult patients.
Price – 69 rub.
The anesthetic is developed on the basis of nimesulide, which has the ability to block pain, relieve inflammation and act as an antipyretic component.
The therapeutic effect is achieved quickly, 20 minutes after taking the tablet. Lasts about 5-7 hours.
Disadvantages: may cause irritation of the stomach walls, does not work on all types of pain.
Can be taken from 2 years of age. Among the main restrictions: pregnancy, lactation, kidney and liver problems.
Price – 220 rub.
Appointed from the age of 12. Effectively, and most importantly, quickly relieves moderate toothache. Affects swelling, inflammation, relieves fever. A more convenient form has been developed for children in the form of syrup and candles.
The main advantage of the anesthetic is its rapid action (15-20 minutes after administration). The disadvantage is the presence of a number of restrictions on admission.
Drink 1-2 tablets once. The effect occurs after 20-30 minutes and lasts 6-8 hours.
Price – 90 rub.
The drug has an antispasmodic, anesthetic, antipyretic effect and is prescribed from the age of 15. The main substance that provides the effect is metamizole sodium.
Helps relieve minor pain. The main advantage of the medicine is its affordable cost. Among the disadvantages: cannot be used by people suffering from bronchial asthma, hepatic and renal failure, weak effect for severe pain.
Taken once in the amount of 1-2 tablets. The effect occurs within 30-45 minutes and lasts about an hour.
Price – 238 rub.
The effectiveness of the product is due to the action of metamizole sodium. The drug can be rationally used for mild pain syndrome. In more complex cases, he is powerless. The effect is observed 30 minutes after taking the tablet and lasts about 2 hours.
The rules of use are simple, you need to take 1-2 tablets at a time. It is impossible to place a fragment of a tablet or powder on the gum to the causative tooth, the pain will only intensify due to irritation.
Disadvantages: high risk of developing anaphylactic shock, side effects appear even after taking a single pill, problems with hematopoiesis are possible.
Price – 15 rub.
The anesthetic is available in tablets and ampoules. The main substance is dexketoprofen trometamol. It is rational to use for mild pain.
The advantages of the product are its availability and broad action. Disadvantage – weak effect or its absence in complex cases.
Price – 268 rub.
The anesthetic is based on paracetamol and is prescribed by doctors from the age of 3. The action is not inferior to Analgin, but is considered less dangerous. Suitable for cases where you need to get rid of mild pain.
Pain relief is observed 25-30 minutes after taking the drug. The daily dose is limited to 4 tablets. The main advantage is the availability of the medicine.
Price – 53-122 rub. depending on the dosage of the active substance and the form of release.
The composition of the medicine is multicomponent; in addition to paracetamol, it contains: caffeine, naproxen, pheniramine. This helps to effectively relieve severe toothache. The drug is prescribed from 12 years of age.
Before use, you should carefully read the contraindications, the list is impressive. Even a one-time use of the product can cause side effects.
The maximum number of tablets per day is 3 pieces. Take one at an interval of 5-7 hours.
Price – 90-170 rubles, depending on the manufacturer and the number of tablets in the blister.
The drug was developed on the basis of the active ingredient of the same name, recommended from 12 years of age. The wide spectrum of action and properties of ibuprofen make the remedy effective for severe toothache.
The pain syndrome is relieved 30 minutes after taking the tablet. The downside is an impressive list of contraindications and side effects.
The price starts from 19 rubles.
The main substance is ketoprofen. The drug is prescribed from the age of 18. Suitable for eliminating pain of medium and high intensity. In addition to the anesthetic effect, it does not allow the inflammatory process to activate, relieves fever and spasms.
The body does not experience addiction after repeated use. The disadvantages are contraindications and side effects, as well as the impossibility of use for children.
You should not use the product if you have minor pain.
The price starts from 145 rubles.
The main components are metamizole sodium, triacetonamine-4-toluenesulfonate. An anesthetic is prescribed from the age of 14. Use effectively for moderate or mild toothache.
The tablet is taken before or after meals with an interval of at least 45 minutes. The drug begins to act after 30-40 minutes, the effect lasts about 1.5 hours. The disadvantages of Tempalgin are the list of contraindications and side effects.
The average cost is 120 rubles.
The main components are metamizole sodium, pitofenone, fenpiverinium bromide. An anesthetic is prescribed from the age of 15. Eliminates aching and periodic toothache; the drug is powerless against moderate and severe pain.
Tablet and liquid forms of release allow you to choose the most optimal option for pain relief.
The action time begins 30 minutes after administration, the effect lasts about 1-2 hours. The maximum dose per day is 4-5 tablets with an interval of at least 4 hours.
The average cost is 144 rubles.
The product is developed on the basis of metamizole sodium, papaverine hydrochloride, bendazole hydrochloride. Prescribed from 12 years of age, use in therapy is not recommended for people over 75 years of age due to the risks associated with hyperthermia.
The anesthetic copes with aching and moderate toothache. At high intensity, the drug is often ineffective.
Before use, you should familiarize yourself with the restrictions, they are impressive. The advantage of Andipal-Neo is the speed of action of the active substances.
The average cost in pharmacies is 65 rubles.
Which ones are better to choose for aching pain?
You should not take medications on your own
When selecting a remedy, the doctor is guided by the characteristics of the patient’s body, the nature of the pain and other factors.
You should not take medications on your own, since several versions of painkillers that have the same active substance have different effects on vital systems.
In addition, the operating principle of anesthetics is different, which requires careful selection of the drug for each type of pain:
- The following will help eliminate mild pain: Aspirin, Paracetamol, Analgin.
- For aching pain, medications such as Spazmalgon, Papaverine, No-Shpa are recommended.
- The following drugs can relieve pain as quickly as possible: Efferalgan, Solpadeine, Solpadeine Active, Nurofen, Next, Nimesil.
What pills can you take during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, any medications should be taken under the supervision of a physician. Almost 90% of all manufactured pharmacological agents are prohibited for use during pregnancy.
This is due to the ability of some chemicals and compounds to provoke bleeding, which can result in miscarriage or premature birth.
Many active substances penetrate the layers of the placenta, having a negative effect on the development of the fetus.
When choosing an anesthetic, important factors to consider are:
The most popular painkiller allowed during pregnancy is Paracetamol.
Active substances quickly relieve pain and fever without side effects.
Other options:
- Lidocaine;
- Acetaminophen;
- Erythromycin;
- Clindamycin.
Articaine and Mepivacaine can only be used as prescribed by a doctor. Ibuprofen and Aspirin can be recommended in the first and second trimester; the third trimester is indicated as contraindications.
The child's body is also sensitive to potent drugs, so the selection of an anesthetic is carried out no less carefully.
- Cholisal-gel;
- Kamistad;
- Kalgel;
- Dentinox;
- Nurofen (for children);
- Actasulide;
- Aspirin.
For mild pain, you can use Asepta spray, which has an antimicrobial and analgesic effect.
Inexpensive anti-inflammatory tablets for toothache
It is appropriate to use broad-spectrum drugs that can cope with several symptoms simultaneously
Toothache is often accompanied by an inflammatory process.
It is irrational to use analgesics in this case; even if they eliminate pain, it will not be for long.
IN in this case effectively relieve inflammation.
It is appropriate to use broad-spectrum drugs that can cope with several symptoms simultaneously.
These anti-inflammatory drugs include:
- Aspirin-S;
- Ketorol;
- Actasulide;
Alternative Medication Options for Severe Pain
It often happens that the anesthetic taken does not have the desired effect. Then the specialist selects a strong anesthetic.
Among the popular ones:
Only drugs containing narcotic components can relieve the most severe pain.
Experts often prescribe: Morphine, Fentanyl, Promedol.
The variety of anesthetics that eliminate pain due to dental problems does not give the patient the right to choose the drug independently. Taking a remedy that is inappropriate for the nature of the disease often only worsens the situation.
Toothache is a phenomenon that almost always takes you by surprise: at home, at work, at school, or on a business trip. It is not immediately possible to get to the dentist to urgently treat a bad tooth. That is why in your home medicine cabinet you need to have an effective medicine that quickly and permanently relieves sudden pain. This can be not only special tablets for toothache, but also some folk remedy.
What to do first?
If a person is attacked by a sudden toothache, then his next step should be a visit or an appointment with the dentist. The disease cannot be neglected, because there is a risk of not only losing a tooth, but also getting complications.
In case of unbearable pain, it is allowed to take effective tablet. In addition, it is recommended to rinse your mouth several times with a decoction of herbs or a solution of salt and soda.
What medications help with toothache?
There is a separate category of people who, even with the most severe toothache, do not go to the doctor, but continue to take painkillers and painkillers. This is often associated with a fear of dentists, however, complications caused by a tooth not treated in time are much worse than a visit to the doctor.
Among the drugs that help get rid of headaches and toothaches are:
- anti-inflammatory drugs - Nurofen, Ketanov, Nise, etc.;
- painkillers in tablets - Pentalgin, Analgin, Baralgin, etc.;
- You can dilute the effective Nimesil powder in water;
- for severe pain, a Diclofenac injection is very effective (for more details, see the article: taking Diclofenac for toothache);
- as local anesthesia Kalgel or Dentil gel is suitable.
Painkillers
Most painkillers that help with tooth pain come in the form of tablets. Despite the fact that they do not act instantly, they are convenient to use, especially at home. The most popular painkillers include:
- a familiar analgesic - the frequently used Analgin, which is available in any first aid kit and is a cheap remedy;
- a quick pain reliever, which has several contraindications in the form of bronchial asthma, kidney and liver disease, called Baralgin;
- Actasulide is also a good medicine, however, it should not be taken by patients with high pressure and diabetes.
Anti-inflammatory drugs
With the help of anti-inflammatory drugs, you can not only relieve pain, but also get rid of swelling and inflammation of the gums. A contraindication that must be taken into account when taking medications in this group is gastrointestinal diseases. Not all drugs of this pharmaceutical group can be taken by children and pregnant women. Anti-inflammatory drugs include: Ketoral, Ketanov, Diclofenac, Nurofen, Nise, etc.
Freezing agents
The most effective drug for toothache is any gel with a freezing effect. The drugs in this group have virtually no side effects or contraindications. The most important thing is to read the instructions before using the medicine, since some of them are not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Freezing agents can be taken by both adults and children to relieve pain symptoms. These include the popular Kamistad, with which toothache goes away quickly and for a long time.
Antibiotics
Toothache can also be relieved with antibiotics. Medicines in this group should be taken as prescribed by a doctor and under his clear guidance.
Names of effective painkillers
What pills will help with headaches and toothaches? Each remedy for toothache, an analgesic or another painkiller, affects a person in its own way - it all depends on the individual characteristics of the body, on the nature and cause of the toothache. There is a list of those drugs that are most effective for inflammation and pain in the teeth: Ketanov, Validol, Nimesil, Nise, Nurofen, Tempalgin (green tablets) and other products.
Validol
If suddenly you have a toothache at home, and there are no special products in the first aid kit, then you are allowed to use Validol, which is intended for the heart. To do this, you need to take 1 tablet of the medicine, mash it and add a little water until a medium-thick paste forms. Using the resulting mixture, carefully apply the gum around the diseased tooth. After some time, the pain will go away.
Nise
Nise is a drug with a strong and rapid effect. After taking the pill, you need to wait a few minutes and the pain will go away. It is for this reason that the drug is allowed to be taken only for severe and unbearable pain. The Naiza tablet is effective for at least 6 hours. The drug should not be taken by pregnant or lactating women or children under 2 years of age.
Ketanov
If you are overcome by severe or moderate tooth pain, which for some reason does not go away, then you can take one Ketanov tablet. The drug has a large list of contraindications. It should not be taken by pregnant women, during lactation, or children under 16 years of age. The drug is not recommended for patients suffering from bronchial asthma, liver and kidney diseases. Ketanov can cause in the form side effects migraine and diarrhea.
Nurofen
With the help of a drug such as Nurofen, you can get rid of not only severe toothache, but also the accompanying symptoms. Nurofen is available for adults and children in appropriate forms and dosages. For children, starting from infant age, suppositories and syrups with fruit flavor are produced.
The drug Nurofen is quite often prescribed after tooth extraction. It is often used in the postoperative period.
Nimesil
To relieve toothache of any nature, Nimesil is often used, which is available in the form of tablets and powder. The drug is prescribed for a variety of symptoms: aching gums, pain due to neuralgia of the jaw, etc.
Nimesil has a minimum of contraindications and is highly effective against tooth pain. It begins to act within half an hour after administration. Please note that each dose of the drug should occur no more often than 12 hours after the previous one.
Bellasthesin
Bellastesin helps very well for toothache of varying intensity. It is available in tablet form and has an attractive price. Bellasthesin can either be taken or placed on the tooth. It acts quickly and relieves pain for 6-8 hours. Bellasthesin has a wider application than it might seem: the drug, in addition to acute toothache, will perfectly relieve pain associated with the gastrointestinal tract.
Nimid
Nimid has the same active ingredient as the previous drug called Nemisil - nemisulide. This drug is also good for toothache. Nimid is available not only in tablets, but also in powder form, which is much more convenient to use. In addition, Nimid powder, which is diluted with water, acts much faster than a tablet.
Before taking any medicine, carefully study its instructions for use, contraindications and side effects.
Dexalgin
Dexalgin is an anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drug. You can buy it at the pharmacy both in tablet form and in the form of an injection solution. Having taken a Dexalgin tablet, you can expect its effect within 20-30 minutes. As for the effect of the drug, it is quite long-lasting.
A medicine called Dexalgin should not be taken for a long time. You should not take more than 3 tablets per day. Among the contraindications that the drug has are bronchial asthma, peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.
Valocordin
TO folk remedies that help with toothache should include Valocordin. To get rid of tooth pain, you need to put a few drops of Valocordin on a cotton swab and apply it to the area that is bothering you. After some time, the pain will begin to subside, which is facilitated by the substances contained in Valocordin: valerian, phenobarbital and essential oil peppermint. The medicine can also be used for headaches in the same way.
How to quickly relieve severe toothache at home?
In order to get rid of acute tooth pain at home, you can use both pharmaceutical products and folk recipes. Depending on the reason for the pain, one or another remedy may help.
- For severe and aching pain, you can make the usual solutions of baking soda and kitchen salt. For best results, add a few drops of iodine to this solution. It is recommended to rinse your mouth with the resulting mixture 3-4 times a day. A component such as iodine will help get rid of the problem even faster.
- In order to relieve toothache with the help of herbs, you can make a decoction from them. It is better to take oregano, mint, sage, chamomile and calendula as ingredients for this decoction.
- Under no circumstances should you apply a warm compress to the sore spot, as this can only cause harm.
Pain in the tooth and gums can have any origin - this includes common caries, damage to tooth enamel, and various diseases of the oral cavity associated with inflammation and gum disease (periodontitis, periodontitis, etc.). In addition, a tooth may hurt if the doctor fills it poorly.
That is why, if you experience pain in your teeth, you should urgently visit a dentist. He will prescribe treatment and carry out appropriate procedures to eliminate the disease. If necessary, the doctor will also prescribe an effective painkiller - these can be injections against acute toothaches, and in addition to the above tablets that are prescribed against toothaches - Bral, Paracetamol, Ketoral and other over-the-counter drugs.
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