Title: What medicine treats tooth pain? Summary of hot topics and solutions across the network
Tooth pain has become one of the hot topics on social media and health forums recently. Many netizens are troubled by toothache and seek quick and effective relief. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out drug recommendations, folk prescription verification and precautions for toothache treatment, and present them in structured data.
1. Top 5 causes of toothache that are hotly discussed on the Internet

| Ranking | Reason | Mention frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental caries (tooth decay) | 38% |
| 2 | Periodontitis/gum swelling and pain | 27% |
| 3 | Inflammation of wisdom teeth | 19% |
| 4 | tooth sensitivity | 11% |
| 5 | Pulpitis | 5% |
2. List of commonly used clinical toothache drugs
| drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable scenarios | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSAIDs | Ibuprofen, acetaminophen | Moderate pain/anti-inflammation | Use with caution in patients with stomach problems |
| local anesthetic | benzocaine gel | Temporary pain relief | No more than 4 times in 24 hours |
| antibiotics | amoxicillin, metronidazole | bacterial infection | Requires doctor's prescription |
| Chinese patent medicine | Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets, Yatongan | irritable pain | Not allowed for pregnant women |
3. Five effective folk remedies tested by netizens
According to social platform voting data:
| folk remedies | support rate | Principle |
|---|---|---|
| Rinse with salt water | 72% | Sterilize and reduce inflammation |
| Ginger bites | 65% | Gingerol analgesia |
| Apply ice to the affected area | 58% | Constrict blood vessels and relieve pain |
| Clove oil application | 49% | natural anesthetic |
| Green tea bag wet compress | 36% | Tannic acid anti-inflammatory |
4. Professional doctor’s advice
1.Emergency treatment:When a sudden toothache occurs, over-the-counter painkillers can be used for a short period of time, but the dosage must be controlled strictly according to the instructions.
2.Indications for medical treatment:If pain, facial swelling or fever persists for more than 48 hours, seek medical attention immediately.
3.Medication warning:Do not abuse antibiotics on your own, and it is forbidden to drink alcohol while taking metronidazole.
5. Hot search related topics
| platform | Hot search topics | Reading volume |
|---|---|---|
| # toothache self-help guide# | 120 million | |
| Douyin | "Toothache Acupoint Massage" | 8600w |
| Zhihu | "Root Canal Treatment Complete Records" | 420w |
Conclusion:The toothache solutions summarized in this article are for reference only, and individual circumstances may vary. It is recommended that those with persistent pain go to the dental department of a regular hospital in time to avoid delaying treatment and causing more serious problems. Popular folk remedies on the Internet need to be viewed dialectically, and the key is to find the cause and treat them symptomatically.
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