MANAGING PAIN

There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:

Ice packs on the affected area.

Avoiding hard candy or ice.

Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.

Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:

Anesthetics such as Novocaine.

Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").