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Treatment of neuralgia
If your doctor can pinpoint the cause of your neuralgia, your treatment will focus on treating the underlying cause.
If the cause is not found, treatment will focus on relieving your pain.

Potential treatments may include:

Surgery to relieve the pressure on the nerve
Better control of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes-caused neuralgia
Physical therapy
Nerve block, which is an injection directed at a particular nerve or nerve group and that is intended to “turn off” pain signals and reduce inflammation
Medications to relieve the pain

Medications prescribed may include:
Antidepressants such as amitriptyline or nortriptyline, which are effective in treating nerve pain
Antiseizure medications such as carbamazepine, which is effective for trigeminal neuralgia
Short-term narcotic pain medications, such as codeine
Topical creams with capsaicin

Treatment of neuralgia
If your doctor can pinpoint the cause of your neuralgia, your treatment will focus on treating the underlying cause.
If the cause is not found, treatment will focus on relieving your pain.

Potential treatments may include:

Surgery to relieve the pressure on the nerve
Better control of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes-caused neuralgia
Physical therapy
Nerve block, which is an injection directed at a particular nerve or nerve group and that is intended to “turn off” pain signals and reduce inflammation
Medications to relieve the pain

Medications prescribed may include:
Antidepressants such as amitriptyline or nortriptyline, which are effective in treating nerve pain
Antiseizure medications such as carbamazepine, which is effective for trigeminal neuralgia
Short-term narcotic pain medications, such as codeine
Topical creams with capsaicin

Key facts

Worldwide, 60–90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults have dental cavities.

Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is found in 15–20% of middle-aged (35-44 years) adults.

Globally, about 30% of people aged 65–74 have no natural teeth.

Oral disease in children and adults is higher among poor and disadvantaged population groups.

Risk factors for oral diseases include an unhealthy diet, to***co use, harmful alcohol use and poor oral hygiene, and social determinants.

What is Dental Caries or Tooth Decay?

Dental caries or tooth decay is the gradual destruction of a tooth that develops in the presence of sugars and dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque break down the sugars and other carbohydrates that we eat, and produce acids. These acids dissolve the enamel and dentine that make up the tooth structure, and create a hole or a cavity in the tooth. Once a hole has developed in the tooth surface you will need to have the decay removed from the tooth and a filling placed to seal the surface and build up the shape of the tooth again.

The best way to prevent tooth decay is to remove all bacterial plaque from all the surfaces of all your teeth, everyday. From a perfectly clean tooth surface it only takes a few seconds before the first bacteria stick to the tooth surface and begin to grow into a complex bacterial community known as Plaque. It is this film of bacteria we want to remove when we clean out teeth and gums. Careful tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste and the use of dental floss or interdental brushes to clean between the teeth can achieve this.

Oral health touches every aspect of our lives but is often taken for granted. Your mouth is a window into the health of your body. It can show signs of nutritional deficiencies or general infection. Systemic diseases, those that affect the entire body, may first become apparent because of mouth lesions or other oral problems.

Whether you are 8 or 80, your oral health is important. Cavities remain the most prevalent chronic disease of childhood. Many people fail to see a dentist each year, even though regular dental examinations and good oral hygiene can prevent most dental diseases. Many people believe that they need to see a dentist only if they are in pain or think something is wrong, but regular dental visits can contribute to a lifetime of good oral health. If you are experiencing dental pain, don't put off seeing a dentist. With dentistry's many advances, diagnosis and treatment are more sophisticated and comfortable than ever.

You can practice good oral hygiene by always brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth once a day with floss or another interdental cleaner, replacing your toothbrush every three or four months and by eating a balanced diet and limiting between-meal snacks. Don't forget to schedule regular dental check-ups to keep your smile, and yourself, healthy.