Toothache at night may be caused by caries, pulpitis, apical periodontitis and other diseases, want to quickly stop the pain can take painkillers for temporary relief. Then go to the hospital to clarify the cause of the disease, and choose the appropriate treatment for the cause, such as medication, surgical treatment, and so on.
Night toothache want to quickly stop the pain can first symptomatic treatment, such as oral ibuprofen, aspirin, celecoxib and other pain medication.
1. Caries: caries may lead to night toothache, the initial stage can use fluoride to prevent caries, if caries has caused a substantial loss of dental tissue, should consider filling surgery, such as amalgam filling, composite resin filling.
2. Pulpitis: Nighttime toothache may also be caused by pulpitis, which should be treated with root canal therapy, which is also the first choice for treating pulpitis.
3. Periapical inflammation: Periapical inflammation can cause tooth pain, if the inflammation spreads, the symptoms are very obvious, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions to take metronidazole, ceftazidime and other antibiotic treatment. In addition, root canal is the preferred way to treat apical periodontitis.
There are many reasons for toothache at night, so it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor for examination, choose the appropriate way to deal with it, and use the medication as prescribed by the doctor.