How to relieve lip numbness caused by toothache
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
Toothache causing numbness in the lips usually occurs when tooth decay is left untreated, leading to pus formation and necrosis of the dental nerve, which may result in lip numbness. Under a doctor's guidance, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, cefixime dispersible tablets, or amoxicillin capsules can be taken to help alleviate symptoms. However, these medications only serve as adjunctive treatment for tooth pain.
Toothache causing numbness in the lips usually results from untreated dental caries that lead to pus formation and necrosis of the tooth nerve, which may cause symptoms such as lip numbness. Under a doctor's guidance, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, cefixime dispersible tablets, and amoxicillin capsules can be taken to help alleviate symptoms.
1. Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Tablets
Ibuprofen sustained-release tablets have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. The medication typically takes effect gradually but provides long-lasting relief and can be taken under medical supervision to alleviate toothache symptoms.
2. Cefixime Dispersible Tablets
Cefixime dispersible tablets are commonly used to treat infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and Haemophilus influenzae. If tooth pain is caused by inflammation or dental infection, this medication may be used under a doctor’s guidance for treatment.
3. Amoxicillin Capsules
For pain caused by inflammation of periapical soft tissues or gingivitis, amoxicillin capsules may be taken under medical supervision to help control infection and reduce pain, although they serve only as an adjunctive treatment.
The above medications only provide supportive treatment for tooth pain. In cases of severe toothache, patients should seek medical care and may require surgical tooth extraction at a hospital.
