All articles tagged with #dental pain
Cloves, particularly their active compound eugenol, have been traditionally used for pain relief and are supported by scientific evidence for their effectiveness in dental pain and inflammation, with potential benefits for other conditions. However, concentrated forms should be used cautiously due to possible side effects, and they are best considered as a complementary remedy rather than a replacement for conventional painkillers.
A mother in Nanaimo, Canada, is raising concerns about opioid-prescribing practices after her 17-year-old daughter was given Dilaudid, a potentially addictive opioid, for dental pain at a hospital emergency room. The teenager, who had recently undergone a root canal, was administered eight one-milligram tablets of hydromorphone, despite having a history of mental-health challenges and a previous prescription-medication overdose. The mother questions why such a potent drug was prescribed to her daughter, who was alone at the time, and suggests that alternatives like local anesthesia and over-the-counter pain medication should have been considered. Dentists also emphasize that opioids are generally ineffective for tooth pain and advocate for non-narcotic alternatives. The mother believes that more education and changes in prescribing practices are needed to address the issue of prescribing opioids to teenagers.
President Biden underwent a root canal at the White House after experiencing dental pain over the weekend. He missed one event on his public schedule but is expected to resume work in the residence this afternoon. The procedure was successfully completed, and the powers of the presidency were not temporarily transferred to Vice President Harris. Biden's physician confirmed that he tolerated the procedure well and there were no complications.