Managing Pain

There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:

• Ice packs on the affected area.

• Avoiding hard candy or ice.

• Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.

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Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:

• Anesthetics such as Novocaine.

• Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

• Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").