Toothaches can be sharp, throbbing, or constant—and finding fast relief is important. Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen are often the first line of defense, ...

Whether it's a dull ache or sharp jolt, it can be hard to think of anything else when you have tooth pain. But while tooth pain relief is crucial, it's important not to brush off your symptoms if you ...

One morning last February, 19-year-old Madalyn Byrne woke up with a toothache. So the University of Oklahoma student did what many in her condition would do: she took some Tylenol. Weeks later, she ...

Inside the Nice pharmacy on Allegheny Avenue in Kensington, employees busily fill prescriptions for waiting customers. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and ...

The American Dental Association is asking dentists to drastically cut back on prescribing opioid painkillers. The association is recommending that dentists do not prescribe opioids for pain for longer ...

The answer to curing a toothache is not at your local drugstore — you'll always want to check in with your dentist to get to the bottom of the issue. But, if you're dealing with nagging pain while you ...

YOU may justifiably ask, “If I suddenly get a toothache, what can I do about it other than going immediately to see a dentist ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, or both medications together can effectively manage a child's toothache as a stopgap until definitive treatment is available, according to ...

Toothache pain can have many causes, including tooth decay, mouth injuries, and infections. Persistent, throbbing pain around your tooth can disrupt how well you sleep and get through daily activities ...