Tooth Pain Relief Medications

Medicine like Tylenol can be used to treat mild dental pain. But if the pain is much worse and is interfering with the patient being able to do normal activities, then stronger medication might be prescribed by the dentist and dispensed by a pharmacist. The US Pharmacist reports that over-the-counter medications that say they will treat oral pain are rarely helpful. It also says products that contain Benzocaine–such as Orajel–are not recommended because the FDA has never approved Benzocaine to be used for tooth pain. Persistent dental pain might be a sign of something bigger, so contacting your dentist as soon as possible is recommended.