Orofacial Pain

This drug may treat postendodontic pain
By Ava Barros
This nerve pain drug may help manage post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic occlusal pain following endodontic treatment, according to an observational study published in the Journal of Endodontics.
January 13, 2025
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Want to reduce dental anxiety? Try this.
This technology may help reduce dental anxiety in adults by lowering one's blood pressure, heart rate, and pain during treatments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 13, 2025
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This is the 1st-line therapy for toothaches
By Ava Barros
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
January 9, 2025
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Orthodontic treatment may increase the risk of teeth grinding
By Melissa Busch
Nearly half of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment experienced teeth clenching and grinding, according to a study.
January 7, 2025
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Tramadol: The stealthy tyrant lurking behind pain relief
By Barbara Madej, RPh
Despite its effectiveness in managing pain, Tramadol poses significant risks, especially in dental settings. Barbara Madej, RPh, tells you what you need to know.
December 5, 2024
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What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer
By Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.
November 21, 2024
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The key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchen
By Melissa Busch
An antioxidant found in many plants like grapes and apples, as well as red wine and green tea, may aid in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.
November 8, 2024
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How gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscle
By Ava Barros
Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the need for a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle, suggests a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
November 6, 2024
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Balanced Pharma acquires injectable non-opioid dental drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Balanced Pharma has acquired the rights to Enduracaine Dental, a non-opioid injectable pain relief drug that can be used during oral surgery.
November 5, 2024
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What do you do when a dental patient refuses local anesthetic?
By Kevin Henry
A recent article on DrBicuspid.com had us asking questions, and a Chicago-area dentist gave her opinion on what to do when a patient refuses anesthesia for a minor dental procedure.
November 5, 2024
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How to save your teeth during election season (and other stressful times)
By Dr. Gabriela Lagreca
Election season can take a toll on more than your mental health, it can also affect your dental health. Here's advice from a prosthodontist on how to protect your smile.
October 30, 2024
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Patients reveal their top 10 fears of the dentist and dental appointment
By Kevin Henry
Based on numerous articles and Google reviews, we compiled a list of the things that scare your patients the most before they ever walk into your dental practice.
October 23, 2024
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