5Pain Relief and Home Remedies for Tooth Nerve Pain
Medications
Depending on the underlying cause, your dentist might prescribe or recommend some medications. For pain relief, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or acetaminophen are common options. In more serious cases, you might need an opioid, which can cause dependency when taken too much. Local nerve block infections can also be given during dental procedures or severe pain. If your pain is caused by an abscess, periodontitis, gingivitis, or pulpitis, antibiotics are needed. [5]
