Depending on your medical history and any known allergies to medications, some over-the-counter pain relievers can help alleviate the pain. I recommend calling our office for specific instructions on what medication to take at home for the pain. For pain management, you can also do warm salt water rinses for gum pain/irritation (1 tsp of salt with 8oz of warm water). Or warm moist heat massage for muscular/jaw pain - moisten towel and heat in microwave for 10 seconds and massage on the affected area.