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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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

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