Cloves have mild pain relieving properties and are often recommended to help soothe toothaches, sore throats and
other oral pain.
Not exact matches
Our team works closely with members of many
other programs and specialties at Boston Children's, including bariatric surgery, dentistry, Down Syndrome Program, gastroenterology,
oral surgery, otolaryngology and communication,
pain treatment and psychiatry / psychology.
Patients undergoing complex spinal surgery often have chronic nerve
pain and are dependent on
oral opioid medication, which puts them at risk of addiction and
other complications.
Prescriptions for inhaled or
oral corticosteroids (a class of steroid hormones used to treat a variety of conditions including some skin diseases, certain allergic reactions, asthma, and joint
pain or inflammation, among
other health concerns)
Other symptoms that may raise concern include weight loss that is unintentional, dry eyes and mouth, abdominal
pain, headaches as well as a change of color inside the
oral cavity.
• Reduces colon spasms and gas • Relieves upset stomachs and indigestion • Enhances gastric emptying • Improves colic in babies • Prevents cracked and sore nipples in breastfeeding mothers • Relieves hay fever and
other allergies • Treats tuberculosis • Reduces
pain associated with shingles • Reduces nausea associated with chemotherapy • Inhibits Prostate cancer • Protects against DNA damage from radiation • Inhibits the herpes simplex virus type 1 • Improves
oral health and bad breath • Relieves respiratory disorders • Relieves headaches and muscle
pain • Reduces stress • Treats lice and dandruff
Your cat may be sent home with
pain medications or
other oral medications such as antibiotics.
Laser therapy provides additional comfort for arthritic pets whose
pain is not completely controlled with
other treatments and may reduce the need for
oral medications
Changes in chewing, appetite or behavior, reluctance to eat or play with toys, audible chattering of teeth when chewing, bleeding gums, swelling around the mouth, drooling, and unusual breath odor and, specifically for cats, improper or cessation of grooming, could be symptoms of
oral pain, an abscess, or
other conditions that need to be addressed.
If dental disease is suspected, a more thorough
oral examination should be performed with the patient under anesthesia.1 Rabbits with advanced dental disease commonly present with anorexia,
pain, gastrointestinal stasis, or
other secondary illness.
If your dog has periodontal disease, or
other oral problems, brushing may cause
pain.
Left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to severe
oral pain, loss of teeth,
other dental diseases and a wide array of complications throughout the body.
Left untreated, dental disease can cause bad breath,
oral pain and infection, tooth decay and loss, diminished quality of life and even infection of
other organs.
This procedure includes: • An exam of the entire
oral cavity, throat, and tongue • An exam of each tooth for pocketing, gum recession, and signs of
pain • Dental X-rays to check for bone loss, abscesses, and
other changes • An extensive cleaning above and below the gum line using an ultrasonic cleaner • Dental extractions if needed • Bonded sealants for some types of tooth fractures
Dental disease can often attribute to
oral pain, infection, as well as
other underlying issues such as kidney, liver, and heart disease.
Increased salivation and pawing at or rubbing the face can be
other indications of
oral pain.
Many canines suffer from cavities, gum disease, and
other oral infections that cause severe
pain and difficulty eating.
In addition, your pet's mouth will be examined prior to the dental procedure to help look for evidence of
pain, bad breath, drooling, abnormal teeth, inflammation,
oral tumors, ulcers or
other dental problems.
If your dog is drooling excessively or displaying
other symptoms of
oral pain, the veterinarian will take special care when examining his mouth to note any abnormalities.
Periodontal disease doesn't just cause your cat
oral pain — if it gets bad enough, the disease can also affect
other parts of your cat's body.
Other dogs or cats experiencing
oral pain will only chew one side of their mouth.
Other causes of an increase in salivation may include oral pain (dental disorders), foreign objects, salivary gland disorders, stress, excitement, poisoning among other ca
Other causes of an increase in salivation may include
oral pain (dental disorders), foreign objects, salivary gland disorders, stress, excitement, poisoning among
other ca
other causes.
Dental disease or
other sources of
oral pain can often cause dogs or cats to drop their food while eating.