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Managing Pain

Independent dentists reported paying full-time dental hygienists $25.60 per hour in 1999. Full-time chairside dental assistants were reported to earn $13.20 an hour in 1999.

There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:

• Ice packs on the affected area.
• Avoiding hard candy or ice.
• Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.

Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:

• Anesthetics such as Novocaine.
• Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
• Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").