Managing Pain
Online Dental Education Library
Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
http://www.aacd.com American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
http://www.agd.org Academy of General Dentistry
http://www.ada.org American Dental Association
http://www.aadh.org American Academy of Dental Hygienists
http://www.dentalassistants.org American Dental Assistants Association
There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:
- Ice packs on the affected area.
- Avoiding hard candy or ice.
- Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.
- Anesthetics such as Novocaine.
- Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
- Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").