Toothache at night due to tooth nerve pain - what should I do?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing tooth nerve pain in recent days, and I also have tooth pain at night. May I ask, what should I do for tooth nerve pain that occurs at night?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
When tooth nerve pain and toothache occur at night, the following measures can be taken to alleviate the symptoms:
1. Avoid irritation: Avoid consuming excessively hard, spicy, or cold foods. Choose mild, soft, and easily digestible foods to reduce the burden and pain on the teeth.
2. Cold compress: Apply a cold towel or ice pack appropriately to the painful area, which can help alleviate symptoms of tooth nerve pain to some extent.
3. Medication: Consider taking pain relievers such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, and anti-inflammatory drugs such as amoxicillin dispersible tablets, metronidazole tablets, etc., but must be used under a doctor's guidance.
4. Seek timely medical attention: If symptoms persist and cannot be relieved, seek medical treatment at a hospital promptly and follow medical advice for further treatments such as root canal therapy or tooth extraction.
