Dental pain Flashcards
Dental pain: key symptoms (4)
Pain around tooth
Inflammation
Dull aching
Headache
Dental pain: causes (6)
Tooth decay
Teeth grinding
Gum disease
Braces
Abscess/infection
Cracked tooth
Dental pain: first-line treatment (after analgesics), drug, product, dose
Lidocaine gel
Anbesol gel
Apply using clean fingers to area every 3 hours as required
No more than 7 days
Dental pain: lifestyle (8)
Rinse with salt water
Eat soft foods
Avoid senstising foods (hot or cold)
Soft toothbrush
Avoid flossing affected area
Brush twice daily
Regular dentist checkups
Avoid sugary foods
Dental pain: referral (3)
More than 2 days
Infection symptoms (fever, fatigue, sweats)
Swelling of jaw and cheek
Dental pain: explanation to patient
Minor pain surrounding the tooth due to inflamation from a range of causes
Dental pain: extra questions (3)
Experiencing fever?
Any bleeding?
Any pus?
