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Interoral Pain
International research studies indicate that intraoral pain occurs in approximately 10% of the adult population. Intraoral pain, by itself or as a symptom of an untreated oral problem, is often a major cause of poor quality of life, as it interferes with nutritional intake and causes a great deal of anxiety and stress. Sources of intraoral pain include caries, periodontal disease, and neuropathic and musculoskeletal conditions. Intraoral pain may also be caused by conditions involving the dental pulp (the innermost part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves) and the area around the root, leading to symptoms that can range from sensitivity to thermal changes to severe pain and/or abscesses. Intraoral pain is also a major symptom of temporomandibular muscle and joint disorders (TMJD) that are estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States.
Today, pain researchers know that chronic pain can become a disease in itself, causing long-term detrimental changes in the nervous system. These changes may affect resistance to other diseases, as well as effectively destroy the quality of life.
Central Drugs recommends the following formulations for Intraoral Pain
Capsaicin 0.075% Cream
Ibuprofen Slow Release Capsules |
