Though pain medication will not help the wound heal or prevent infection, it will help you manage the pain associated with a dry socket. Your doctor may recommend a prescription-strength pain medication, or you may wish to stick with over-the-counter medications like aspirin or acetaminophen.  Do NOT give aspirin to children or adolescents. Use of aspirin in children or teenagers may cause complications with the liver and brain. Consult with your child's pediatrician for guidance on what medication would work best for your child.  Don’t exceed the dosage with ibuprofen either because this can lead to severe stomach or intestinal bleeding. Use cold packs only for the first 48 hours.  Fill a sandwich bag with ice cubes, or wrap ice cubes in a clean towel. In a pinch, you can also use a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a paper towel. Apply to the affected side of the face. Remove the bag if it starts to feel like it is burning your skin or you may damage your skin. Keep the ice pack on for 20 minutes, then off for 20 minutes. After two days you should switch to using a warm compress, as a cold compress will no longer reduce swelling or inflammation after the first 48 hours. Drinking clear liquids, especially water at room temperature, is crucial following any surgical procedure.  Avoid alcohol after any surgery. Water at room temperature is the best beverage to stay hydrated. If you like, you may wish to alternate water with a sugar-free sports drink. This will remove debris and help sooth inflammation.  Add approximately half a teaspoon of salt to one cup of lukewarm water. Stir the salt water thoroughly, so that it is mostly dissolved. Very gently swish the salt water around in your mouth, focusing on the affected side of your mouth without creating negative pressure which can dislodge the clot. Repeat after each meal and before bed, and any times in between when you believe a saltwater rinse might be helpful. The physical act of smoking a cigarette may cause a blood clot to come dislodged, and using chewing tobacco or passing smoke over the socket may further irritate the wound and prolong the pain and inflammation.  Try using a nicotine patch if you don't believe you can't quit smoking during the time it takes for your mouth to recover. Talk to your doctor about smoking alternatives. Some patients have found that using a few drops of clove oil to treat the site of an open dental wound may alleviate some of the pain. This should not be done as an alternative to seeking professional medical advice and assistance. Rather, it is meant to provide temporary pain relief in the event that immediate medical assistance is not available.  Apply one or two drops of clove oil to a clean cotton swab. Dab the swab against your gum where the tooth was extracted. Repeat as necessary to help relieve pain and inflammation.
تعاط مسكنات الألم. استخدم كمادات ثلجية أو باردة على الجانب الذي يؤلمك من وجهك. حافظ على ترطيب جسمك. اشطف فمك بالماء والملح. تجنب استخدام منتجات التبغ. جرب زيت القرنفل.