symptoms of oral and dental disorders
mouth and dental disorders
Toothache
Pain relievers Antibiotics Treatment of specific causes Nonprescription pain relievers(analgesics) such asacetaminophenoribuprofencan be taken while people await dental evaluation. A local nerve blockmay be done. Local anesthetic is injected to relieve severe pain until the person can see a dentist to have the problem treated. Antibioticssuch asamoxicillinare given for disorders such as abscesses, pericoronitis, or cellulitis. If cellulitis is suspected, the doctor prescribes antibiotics. If an abscess or pericoronitis is suspected, a dental visit is necessary. If that visit cannot be arranged for the same day, the doctor may start the person on antibiotics. Specific disorders are treated. Anabscessis typically drained through an incision with a scalpel blade. A rubber drain, held in place by a stitch, may be placed. Pericoronitisis treated by rinsing the mouth 3 or 4 times a day with the antisepticchlorhexidineor salt water (1 tablespoon of salt mixed in a glass of hot water—no hotter than the coffee or tea a person normally drinks). The salt water is held in the mouth on the affected side until it cools and then is spit out and immediately replaced with another mouthful. Teething painin young children may be treated withacetaminophenoribuprofen(dosed by the child's weight). Other options include chewing hard crackers (such as biscotti), and chewing on anything cold (such as gel-containing teething rings). Over-the-counter teething products containingbenzocainepose serious risks to infants and children and should not be used. The rare person with Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis or 