Can I Take Painkillers If I Feel Pain In My Mouth?

Do you feel a slight periodical toothache that lasts no longer than 1 minute?

Have you experienced constant lasting pains in your teeth?

Have you experienced severe night toothache that does not stop?

Have you recently underwent dental surgery?

It seems you may not need to take any painkillers in your situation. Feeling periodical pains in your tooth is a sign of a decay. Having cavities can be hurtful while taking sugary and cold foods and beverages. Such pain usually stops itself. Remember this condition can get worse if stays untreated. If there is no possibility to see your dentist as soon as possible, try using fluoride-based toothpastes with xylitol. This can help you to hold the process out a bit and reduce sensitivity until you get the treatment. Schedule a visit to your dentist for further examination and treatment.

Having a toothache that lasts longer than 1-2 minutes is a common situation among individuals who has large cavities or slight dental nerve inflammation. Having cavities can be hurtful while taking sugary and cold foods and beverages. Such pain hardly stops itself. You can take some common painkillers a couple of times until you see your dentist. Make sure not to overdose. Remember this condition is prone to get worse if stays untreated. Schedule a visit to your dentist as soon as possible for further examination and treatment.

Having severe pains in your mouth is a sign of dental nerve inflammation and the periapical infection process. Such situation is common among individuals who has large cavities for a long period of time. This type of pain does not stop itself, so you may need not only your common painkillers but an anti-inflammatory medication as well. Make sure not to overdose. Once having your pain relief do not hesitate to see your dentist immediately. Staying untreated the situation may get worse and soon or late painkillers may not have an effect. Schedule a visit to your dentist for further examination and treatment.

It seems you may need not only your common painkillers but an anti-inflammatory medication as well since you have underwent a dental surgery procedure. Such operations usually require the intake of medication due to serious intervention to your bone structure. This can help you to relieve pains and feel more comfortable during your recovery period. Make sure not to overdose and follow your dental surgeon recommendations. If you feel painful longer than assumed, do not hesitate to visit your dentist as soon as possible to determine the cause of your lasting pains.

Based on your answers, it is difficult to determine whether you may need some painkillers to relieve your mouth pains and find a suitable solution. Contact your dentist for more information on your particular situation.