Best medicine for tooth decay pain

Tooth decay pain is managed temporarily with a suitable pain reliever while a dentist removes decay and restores or treats the tooth.

Plaque acids dissolve enamel and dentine; when decay inflames the pulp, temperature, biting, spontaneous, or lingering pain can occur.

Use label-directed medicine compatible with your health, keep the area clean, and never place aspirin on the tooth or gum.

Seek prompt care for worsening pain, swelling, fever, bad taste, or difficulty opening, swallowing, or breathing.

Ask whether the pulp can recover and whether the tooth needs a filling, crown, root canal treatment, or extraction.