Acetylsalicylic acid

Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a frequently used remedy for mild to moderate pain. ASA has analgesic, antipyretic, antiphlogistic effects and inhibits platelet aggregation. Prostaglandin synthesis is inhibited by irreversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase.

Toothache as well as jaw pain is often a warning signal of the body to prevent greater damage.

Cooling gels or sprays with chamomile, myrrh or echinacea can soothe gum inflammation. Furthermore, tooth painkillers containing acetylsalicylic acid and caffeine can help with acute toothache.

During dental treatment, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) usually does not have to be discontinued, even if it is a tooth extraction (tooth removal), as most dental treatments have a low risk of bleeding.

ASA may have to be discontinued in the case of major surgery or in exceptional cases of difficult tooth extraction such as wisdom tooth extraction.

The painkillers acetylsalicylic acid, diclofenac and etoricoxib, ibuprofen and paracetamol inhibit cyclooxygenase, so that the release of prostaglandin as a messenger substance in the body is reduced.
Drugs with acetylsalicylic acid without a prescription from the pharmacy have a low dosage, but the drug should only be taken in the long term in consultation with a doctor because of the risk of undesirable side effects.

Permanent pain in the teeth as well as jaw pain (pain when chewing) is an alarm signal and indicates that something may be wrong with the teeth or the jaws and the periodontium, especially if it is a knocking pain or sensitivity to biting.

There are old household remedies for toothache: many natural ingredients such as cloves, camomile tea, sage tea or clove oil etc. can be used as household remedies for toothache.

To relieve toothache, well-tolerated medicines such as ibuprofen can be used, as ibuprofen is well tolerated as an analgesic before and after dental treatment. Home remedies for toothache can help, but the effectiveness and safety of all tablets and home remedies is not guaranteed.