Patient Education

Managing Pain
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Regular Dental Visits |
Floss Daily |
Brush with Fluoride Toothpaste at Least 2 Times a Day |
Limit Snacks to 2 Times a Day |
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No Soda |
Limit Juice To Once Day with Meals Only |
Water Only To Sleep |
Limit Sweets to Once a Day |
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Water Only To Sleep |
Limit Sweets to Once a Day |
Brush with Fluoride Toothpaste at Least 2 Times a Day |
Use Mouthwash |
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.
Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:
- 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").