Root canal treatment (RCT) remains a cornerstone of dental care, offering a means to alleviate the pain associated with pulpal infections and prevent further periapical complications. Advances in both ...

Patients with certain characteristics are more likely to experience severe pain after root canal therapy, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research. Practitioners may be able to use ...

NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) and acetaminophen are the first-line treatment for acute dental pain. Opioids are only for rare cases where first-line treatments fail or are contraindicated. Not all “tooth ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...

Combination analgesic products have been the mainstay of the treatment of moderate to severe dental pain for many years. Formulations containing an opioid analgesic, such as oxycodone, and a nonopioid ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in adults and adolescents aged 12 or ...

You may see a dentist if you have tooth pain that lasts or is sharp and painful. Common causes of tooth pain include cavities ...

Safety in pediatric sedation relies on strict guidelines and monitoring, so let's learn how providers utilize pharmacological ...