I am feeling pain in my molar tooth right now. Which medicine can help relieve it?
Molar tooth pain can occur due to a cavity infection, food getting stuck between teeth, gum swelling, a cracked tooth, wisdom tooth problems, or irritation of the tooth nerve. The pain may feel throbbing or sharp and can worsen while chewing, drinking cold or hot items, or lying down. Paracetamol or anti-inflammatory pain-relieving medicines may help reduce the pain temporarily, depending on age, stomach condition, kidney health, and other medical problems. Warm saltwater rinses and avoiding very hard, sweet, or cold foods may also reduce irritation for some time. Clove oil may provide mild temporary relief in some people, but it does not treat the underlying cause. Pain that keeps returning usually needs dental treatment such as filling, cleaning, root canal treatment, or extraction, depending on the tooth condition. Swelling, pus, fever, bad taste in the mouth, or difficulty chewing can mean the tooth infection is becoming more active and may need dental care soon.