Pooja Das Pooja Das Asked 10 months ago

Is motrin or tylenol better for tooth pain?

My grandmother has a lot of dental issues and frequently gets tooth pain. We usually give her Tylenol, but I heard Motrin might be stronger. For tooth pain, is Motrin or Tylenol better?

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Kamla Nair Kamla Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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For tooth pain, pressing a clove near the painful tooth or rinsing with warm salt water can give instant relief. Between the two medicines, Motrin is usually better for dental swelling, but please see a dentist if there is an infection.

Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Bhai, tooth pain can make anyone cry. Motrin works fast on the swelling, but make sure you eat something before taking it. Don't worry, just keep your mouth clean and see a doctor near you soon.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Don't just go by what people recommend online for toothaches. Motrin might relieve the pain, but if there is a deep cavity or root infection, you need proper dental treatment, not just painkillers. Call your dentist and get it checked.

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Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, tooth pain is absolutely unbearable and makes it impossible to focus on anything. Personally, Motrin worked much better for me because it targets the gum inflammation, whereas Tylenol only blocks the pain briefly. Hope you get relief soon!

Shweta Shah Shweta Shah Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Motrin is generally preferred for dental pain because it lowers the swelling in the gums. But please remember, taking it on an empty stomach can cause bad acidity. Have some warm milk or a banana before taking the tablet.

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Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In our family, we usually do a warm salt-water gargle first, but our dentist mentioned that Motrin (ibuprofen) is better for toothaches because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Tylenol is good if you have a sensitive stomach. Please check with your dentist once.

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