Fatima Khan Fatima Khan Asked 5 months ago

Does excedrin work for tooth pain?

My wisdom tooth is acting up again and the pain is quite bad. I have some Excedrin at home that someone gave me for a headache. Can I take it for my tooth pain too, or is it not effective for that?

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Nisha Chawla Nisha Chawla Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Excedrin might dull the tooth pain slightly due to the pain relievers, but it won't fix the actual tooth problem. My son had terrible toothache last month and we tried over-the-counter pills, but the pain only stopped after the dentist treated the cavity. Please take them to a dentist soon.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I tried taking Excedrin for a bad toothache once and honestly, it barely touched the pain. Tooth pain is usually due to nerve issues or infection, which needs specific medicines or dental treatment. Save yourself the trouble and book a dentist appointment right away.

Aruna Rao Aruna Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

For mild tooth discomfort, pressing a clove or applying a little clove oil on the area helps a lot. But Excedrin is not the right medicine for teeth. If you have swelling, severe throbbing, or fever, please don't wait and see a dentist immediately.

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Rohan Dsouza Rohan Dsouza Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Excedrin is formulated more for headaches than dental pain. When I had tooth issues, my dentist told me to avoid hot foods and stick to a soft, nutritious diet while recovering. Get a professional checkup rather than taking random pills that won't solve the infection.

Tanya Kapoor Tanya Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Tooth pain is absolutely agonizing and can make you feel so helpless and frustrated. I remember crying from the pain because normal painkillers weren't working. Please don't suffer silently relying on Excedrin, go to a dentist and let them help you properly.

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Balaji Naidu Balaji Naidu Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

My grandmother always suggests salt water gargles for any mouth discomfort, which is very soothing. However, for actual tooth pain, Excedrin may not be very effective. It is always best to visit your local dentist and get a proper checkup done.

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