Ibuprofen: Any surgery you receive will have a duration of healing, including pain and swelling as part of the process. It is common to have such a number of teeth extracted in preparation for a denture. Any extractions post-op include taking pain medicine (left to your dentist to prescribe, usually Ibuprofen or something stronger like Norco). Pain levels are different for every person. Make sure t
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Multiple extractions: .talk to the dentist that is extracting your teeth for more details as to what you can expect. There will be some discomfort and pain. The dentist will give you appropriate pain medications and perhaps antibiotics. No smoking, soft food will help your healing.
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Post op pain: Each individual and each case (each tooth) is different so it's difficult to say without personally examining you and knowing your medical and dental history. Pain thresholds and healing power vary greatly. This is something that we as dentists handle on a daily basis and routinely advise and prescribe appropriate medications to keep you comfortable. In most cases OTC pain medication is sufficient
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