The treatment of dental pain depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment for dental pain may include:

• Antiseptic mouthwash
• Dental sealants
• Protective barriers applied to the surface of the teeth
• Dental picks
• Oral irrigators:
• Waterpik
• Antibiotics for dental abscess
• Warm salt water mouth rinses
• Dental fillings
• Dental extraction:
• Tooth removal
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

Treatment for dental injuries may include:

• Wound care for dental injuries:
• Oral rinsing
• Repair of jaw fractures
• Repair of gum laceration
• Tooth repair:
• Dental bonding
• Dental crown
• Root canal

For more information:

• Dental abscess treatment
• Dental caries treatment
• Dental injury treatment
• Dental plaque treatment