How to relieve toothache caused by wisdom tooth growth
Nov 15, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Chao
Introduction
Pain caused by wisdom tooth eruption can be managed under a doctor's guidance through saltwater rinses, cold compresses, medication, wisdom tooth extraction, or root canal treatment. If necessary, it is recommended to visit a reputable hospital and undergo these procedures under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional to ensure effectiveness and safety. In daily life, maintaining good oral hygiene habits can help prevent pain associated with wisdom teeth.
Under normal circumstances, tooth pain caused by wisdom tooth growth can be relieved through methods such as saltwater rinses, cold compresses, medication, wisdom tooth extraction, or root canal treatment, under the guidance of a doctor. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Saltwater rinse
Take a cup of warm water and add one teaspoon of table salt. Stir well, then swish the solution in your mouth, ensuring it fully contacts the painful tooth and gums. After about 30 seconds, gently spit it out. Saltwater has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth, thereby minimizing irritation and pain.
2. Cold compress
Wrap an ice pack in a towel or gauze and apply it to the cheek over the area of tooth pain for approximately 15 minutes per session. A cold compress reduces local blood circulation, helping to alleviate swelling and pain. It also decreases the sensitivity of nerve endings, reducing the transmission of pain signals.
3. Medication
Under a doctor's guidance, anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications such as metronidazole tablets, amoxicillin capsules, or ibuprofen tablets may be used to relieve pain caused by wisdom teeth.
4. Wisdom tooth extraction
Wisdom tooth extraction involves surgically removing the emerging wisdom tooth to eliminate the source of pain and prevent further damage to surrounding tissues. This method effectively resolves pain. The typical reference cost is 200–1,000 RMB per tooth. Pain relief is usually observed within 1–2 days after surgery, although side effects such as tooth loosening or swelling may occur. Tooth extraction is the definitive solution for wisdom tooth pain.
5. Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment involves removing infected material and necrotic tissue inside the tooth, followed by disinfection and filling to seal the root canal and prevent reinfection. This procedure treats internal dental conditions such as pulpitis, periapical periodontitis, and pain associated with wisdom teeth. The typical reference cost ranges from 200 to 12,000 RMB per tooth. Relief is generally seen within 7–14 days after treatment, though side effects such as gum bleeding or tooth loosening may occur.
If needed, it is recommended to visit a reputable medical facility and undergo these procedures under the supervision of a qualified professional to ensure effectiveness and safety. In daily life, maintaining good oral hygiene habits can help prevent wisdom tooth-related pain.
