Oral Care and Dentistry

Dental Treatment and Medicines

There are a number of different drugs your dentist may prescribe, depending on your condition. Some medications are prescribed to fight certain oral diseases, to prevent or treat infections, or to control pain and relieve anxiety. The doses of the drugs and instructions on how to take them differ from patient to patient, depending on what the drug is being used for, the patient's age and weight and other considerations. One of the most commonly reported dental complications involves various levels of pain. Due to this fact, pain management is an important goal for all dentists and patients