Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I need dental scaling\root planning but i'm afraid of the pain afterwards, what should i expect? is this something just regular tylenol (acetaminophen) can handle?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Pain not an issue: Scaling causes minimal or usually no discomfort.
Answered 2/19/2014
4.4k views
Thank
Minor discomfort.: You may feel minor discomfort from the injection or sensitivity to hot/cold liquids after scaling ; root planing. Otc tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen is usually enough to tide you over; the discomfort should disappear over a short time.
Answered 6/25/2014
4.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have very bad teeth my back tooth is puttin me in severe pain is there anything i can try other than tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain untill i'm able to get seen?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I've had a flu with headache and watery eyes for 3 days. All my teeth began to hurt terribly. I'm allergic to tylenol (acetaminophen). What can I take for the flu?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am prescribed 20mg instant release ritalin. Also had wisdom teeth out and was prescribed tylenol (acetaminophen) 3's. Is it safe to take both if a few hours apart?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Wisdom teeth extraction pain. Pain medication was too strong, so I couldn't take it. Been taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) extra strength, but not working so well. Help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have congestion teeth and jaw hurt. Body aches and a fever of 102.5 with tylenol (acetaminophen) it goes down to 99.7 but then comes back. How worried should I be?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
If I take tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 for dental work will I be addicted?
Dental implant surgeon said that post operative care after 2 hours of implants can include over the counter tylenol (acetaminophen) and only if it is needed. Really?
About four of my teeth are causing me pain and when i drink ice water the pain becomes a lot worse, if i take tylenol (acetaminophen) it helps some but not much. ?
Yesterday they took my 3 wisdom teeth out, but today im dizzy. Is it normal? Im only drinking amoxillin and tylenol (acetaminophen)
Got my wisdom teeth removed and my doctor prescribe a narcotic can I take tylenol (acetaminophen) instead?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
