What medicine is good for toothache?
Recently, toothache has become one of the hotly discussed health topics on the Internet. With the impact of high temperatures and irregular diet in summer, many netizens have reported symptoms such as swollen and painful gums and tooth sensitivity. This article will combine the hot discussions and medical advice in the past 10 days to provide you with structured data and analysis to help you quickly relieve severe toothache.
1. Common causes of toothache

Toothache caused by excess fire is usually caused by strong stomach fire or rising liver fire. It manifests as red and swollen gums, severe pain, dry mouth, etc. The following are common triggers that netizens have recently discussed:
| inducement | Proportion (based on discussion popularity) |
|---|---|
| Spicy diet | 35% |
| Staying up late is stressful | 28% |
| Decreased immunity | 20% |
| poor oral hygiene | 17% |
2. Recommended medicines for severe toothache
According to the recent discussion on pharmaceutical topics, the following drugs have been mentioned many times and proven to be effective:
| Drug name | Efficacy | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets | Clear away heat and detoxify, reduce fire and reduce inflammation | Sore gums and sores on the mouth and tongue |
| Coptis Shangqing Pills | Purging fire and laxative, relieving toothache | Constipation accompanied by toothache |
| Metronidazole tablets | Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory | Gingivitis, periodontitis |
| Ibuprofen extended release capsules | Pain relief and swelling | Acute toothache attack |
3. Auxiliary relief methods
In addition to drug treatments, netizens also shared the following natural remedies:
| method | Operating Instructions | Effectiveness score (1-5 points) |
|---|---|---|
| Rinse with salt water | 3-4 times a day, gargle for 30 seconds each time | 4.2 |
| Apply ice to the affected area | 10 minutes each time, 1 hour apart | 3.8 |
| mung bean soup | Drink 1-2 bowls daily | 4.0 |
4. Precautions
1.avoid irritating foods: For example, chili pepper, alcohol, etc. will aggravate anger. 2.Seek medical attention promptly: If the pain lasts for more than 3 days or is accompanied by fever, it is necessary to check whether there is dental caries or infection. 3.Medication safety: Metronidazole and other prescription drugs must be prescribed by a doctor and cannot be taken for a long time.
5. Summary
Real toothache can be relieved through a combination of medications and natural therapies, but the choice needs to be based on individual circumstances. If symptoms do not subside, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible. In recent hot discussions, bezoar detoxification tablets and salt water gargling are recognized as highly effective methods and are worth trying.
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