What to Do for Allergic Tooth Pain: Immediate Pain Relief

Jun 13, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I’ve experienced severe tooth pain when drinking cold beverages—possibly due to dentin hypersensitivity. How can I relieve this hypersensitive tooth pain immediately?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lei
There is no immediate method to relieve pain caused by dentin hypersensitivity. If a patient experiences severe hypersensitivity, drinking some warm water may help alleviate the toothache. Patients are advised to visit a reputable dental clinic for evaluation and treatment. In daily life, patients may use desensitizing toothpaste to help manage symptoms; they should also maintain good oral hygiene—brushing teeth and rinsing after meals—and avoid consuming excessively cold, hot, or hard foods.