Can I take ibuprofen granules for toothache?
Disease description:
Recently, I have frequently experienced tooth pain. A friend suggested taking ibuprofen granules to relieve the discomfort, so I would like to know whether it is appropriate to take ibuprofen granules for toothache.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Tooth pain may occur, which could be due to dental caries resulting from irregular oral hygiene or gingival inflammation caused by bacterial infection. During active phases of conditions such as dental caries or gingivitis, damage may occur to neural and other tissue structures in the affected tooth area, leading to symptoms including tooth pain and gingival redness. Ibuprofen granules belong to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and possess effective analgesic properties, helping to alleviate bodily discomfort associated with tooth pain.
