What should I do if my tooth still hurts even after taking painkillers?

Tooth pain, may be gingival papillitis, periodontal abscess and pulpitis and other diseases, relying on painkillers can only relieve the symptoms, can not be completely cured, need to be treated according to the condition. 1. Gingival papillitis: Inflammation of the gum tissue, in the acute stage of gingival papillitis, there may be a painkiller can still be painful symptoms. Gingival papillae should be rinsed and tartar should be removed in time, and teeth should be cleaned regularly. 2. Periodontal abscess: Periodontitis has not been thoroughly treated, and periodontal abscess will appear due to infection in the advanced stage. Usually need local incision and drainage treatment, at the same time, anti-infection treatment, such as the use of amoxicillin, metronidazole and other anti-inflammatory drugs. 3. Pulpitis: Pulpitis is the inflammation of the nerve of the tooth due to caries, trauma, etc., which often causes the symptoms of toothache. It should be treated by root canal surgery. Eating painkillers for toothache is only an emergency solution, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination of more serious symptoms, and make personalized treatment plan according to the condition. At the same time, the use of drugs should follow the doctor’s instructions, do not unauthorized use of drugs.