In a commentary this week on Morning Edition, Frank Deford said the proof is in the pudding.. A listener wrote in to say that keeping proof in a pudding would be messy. The original proverb is: The proof of the pudding is in the eating. And what it meant was that you had to try out food to know whether it was good.
For the normal pain that is associated with tooth extraction, you can simply take over-the-counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen. This should help in any slight or normal pain after tooth extraction. Keep monitoring any pain or discomfort and if you are ever worried about it, contact your dentist immediately.
Pain caused by wisdom teeth will probably need to be extracted. Alternatives to tooth pain are available, however most will not cure the underlying problem. Some alternatives only act as a short term relief from the symptoms, but will eventually develop again with time. I have a cavity on my wisdom tooth.aybe. Not all pain in the back of the mouth is caused by wisdom teeth. A thorough exam is needed in order to diagnose what is the source of your pain. Sometimes a tooth close by may be causing pain and not the wisdom tooth itself.