Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication
NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen, are beneficial for alleviating gum pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is also another over-the-counter medication that reduces your feeling of pain via a different process. Combining OTC pain medicines with home therapies, such as gargling with a saltwater solution, may provide immediate effects.
Ibuprofen affects one of the chemical pain pathways. It inhibits the body’s capacity to produce prostaglandins, which induce pain, inflammation, and fever. Having fewer prostaglandins in the body reduces heat, pain, and inflammation.
An NSAID and acetaminophen combination is superior to opioids in treating moderate to severe pain. The pain relief provided by alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be the best option. Moreover, over-the-counter oral anesthetic gels can also be used to alleviate your gum pain. Typically, oral gels include natural analgesics such as clove or Spilanthes.
Without decreasing consciousness, topical anesthetics induce a transient lack of feeling. These gels include natural and synthetic substances to numb your gums and relieve pain. They function inside nerve fibers to block the fast sodium input required for impulse production. As a result, when no impulses are generated, the region has no pain transmission.
