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A member asked:
Do dentists always prescribe pain pills after teeth are removed?
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No: Proscription medications are not needed after many extractions. OTC medication like Advil (ibuprofen) are all that are needed after most simple single tooth extractions.
Answered 11/9/2014
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No: Most of the time they are not needed for a simple extraction.
Answered 11/9/2014
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Pain control: It is normal to feel some pain after the anesthesia wears off. For the most effective pain relief, take your first dose of pain medicine after you get home, before the numbness wears off. Recovery typically takes a few days.
Answered 4/24/2016
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