Wisdom Teeth Pain Relief

Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California

Many people experience pain when their wisdom teeth begin to come in. Pain or irritation is commonly felt around the gumline or the inner check where the wisdom teeth are coming in. Wisdom teeth typical start surfacing between the ages of 17 to 25. It is important to have the wisdom teeth removed at an early age to avoid any complications that may accompany the surfacing of wisdom teeth.

Some of the complications that occur with the surfacing of wisdom teeth are:

• Teeth overcrowding
• Swelling of the gums
• Infection around the tooth
• Jaw pain or stiffness around the tooth

Patients experience pain and discomfort during the time the wisdom teeth surface and after wisdom teeth extraction. There are many ways to help reduce the pain and make you more comfortable during this time.

Pain Relief When Wisdom Teeth are Coming In

 

You can help reduce the pain you experience when your wisdom teeth are coming in by:

• Gargling with salt water
• Icing the swollen areas of your gums and cheeks
• Holding a large slice of cucumber on your gums for at least 20 minutes
• Sucking on ice cubes
• Taking over the counter painkillers like Tylenol, Motrin, or Ibuprofen
• Use an over the counter analgesics like Anbesol

Pain Relief After Wisdom Teeth Extraction

 

It is important to have your wisdom teeth extracted as before they start surfacing and causing you pain and discomfort. After you wisdom teeth are extracted, you may be in pain and experience swollen gums while you heal. There are many options to help relieve the pain and keep the swelling down.

You can use over the counter painkillers such as Tylenol, Motrin, or Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory that helps reduce the swelling around the gums. Reducing the swelling will help reduce the discomfort you may experience.

Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands can prescribe prescription strength painkillers to help eliminate the pain and help you be comfortable. Dr. Sands may suggest combining the prescription strength painkillers with over the counter painkillers depending on your pain level and medical history.

Dr. Sands will suggest that you ice the area to help numb the gums and the insides of your cheeks that are in pain. Ice will help reduce the inflammation and pain. You will need to ice several times a day for the best results.

If you are experiencing pain and discomfort from your wisdom teeth, please contact our cosmetic dentistry office serving Beverly Hills and Los Angeles today to schedule a consultation about your wisdom teeth. Dr. Sands will answer all your wisdom teeth questions and give you advice on how to reduce the pain.