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Is it ok to use advil ibuprofen for my wisdom tooth extraction instead of pain killers?
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Nothing wrong with : That. Just make sure you do not have medical contraindications to take these types of medications, for example gastric ulcer history, etc.
Answered 4/30/2019
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Yes: You can take 600- 800 mg of ibuprophen for pain relief after your extraction. This will help with pain control and the inflammation.
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