Pain in the Tooth?

Face it. Getting dentistry done can be painful, no matter how “painless” that dentist claims he or she is. Getting teeth filled, having root canals and getting your gums scraped are invasive procedures that indeed can range from mild sensitivity to excessive pain. Here are some things you can do to make your dental event more comfortable:

Take a mild pain reliever before you get to the office. Remember that aspirin may cause excessive bleeding so check with your dentist beforehand.
Hold off on Vitamin C before your appointment. Vitamin C may reduce the effectiveness of the anesthetic
Drink plenty of water beforehand. Being well hydrated helps the anesthetic take effect
Ask the dentist to liberally apply topical anesthetics to help with mild irritations
Try some homeopathic remedies such as Traumeel, Arnica or Hypericum to reduce post operative pain and discomfort. Check with your healthcare practitioner
Take at least 500 mg Vitamin C after your visit. It will help the numbness to subside
Stay away from extremes of temperature right after getting teeth worked on
Get back to the dentist if your filling, crown or bridge feels “high” or “out of the bite”. Constant abnormal
pressure on a tooth may cause permanent damage to the nerve

Ok, hope that helps.

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Please be advised that the content of the tips are not
meant as a substitute for professional advice. Always seek
the advice of your physician, dentist or other qualified
health care practitioner before starting any new treatment
or making any changes to existing treatment