Toothache during menstruation may be caused by pulpitis, gingivitis, wisdom tooth pericoronitis, etc. General treatment, physical therapy, and medication can be carried out according to its cause.
1. Pulpitis: Inflammation of the tooth pulp causes toothache, root canal treatment can be carried out, the tooth is drilled with a drill hole to remove decayed and necrotic tissues, and then filled to relieve the pressure in the pulp cavity, and root canal filling is carried out after the inflammation subsides.
2. Gingivitis: bacterial invasion caused by inflammation of the gums, swelling and pain, can be given metronidazole chlorhexidine gargle rinse solution rinsing, containing metronidazole oral tablets, taking cefaclor, metronidazole and other anti-infective treatment. And periodontal scaling.
3. Wisdom tooth pericoronitis: Inflammation of the soft tissues around the third molar causes toothache, hydrogen peroxide solution, saline, etc. can be given to rinse the blind pocket, apply iodized glycerin, the application of compound borax liquid gargle to relieve pain.
If you have a toothache during menstruation, it is recommended that you seek medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions, and do not take any medication on your own.