Elderly people with toothache need to go to a regular dental hospital, improve the relevant examination to clarify the cause of the targeted treatment. The more common causes of toothache in the elderly are periodontitis, dental caries, endodontitis, etc. Physical therapy, medication, fillings, root canal treatment, etc. can be taken. 1. Physical therapy: the elderly toothache caused by facial swelling, pain and other symptoms, can be localized intermittent ice packs, can promote swelling, relieve pain. 2. Medication: Periodontitis caused by the elderly toothache can be prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs for anti-inflammatory treatment. Elderly patients with severe pain symptoms can take ibuprofen capsules and other drugs under the guidance of the doctor for analgesic treatment. 3. Root canal treatment: Elderly people suffering from endodontitis, apical periodontitis and other diseases can undergo root canal treatment to relieve pain symptoms. There are many reasons for toothache in the elderly, and it is necessary to clarify the cause of the disease before targeted treatment to avoid aggravation of the disease.