Managing Pain

There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:

• Ice packs on the affected area.
• Avoiding hard candy or ice.
• Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.

Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:

• Anesthetics such as Novocaine.
• Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
• Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").

Dental Factoid

The tongue is the most frequent source of cancers in the mouth, followed by the floor of the mouth, soft palate tissues in back of the tongue, lips, and gums.