Do i need pain killers for dental surgery?

Yes/no: Depends what is being done. Many times all you need is something like advil (ibuprofen).

Possibly: It really depends on how intensive the surgery is, if they have to removed bone etc. It also depends on your pain tolerance. Typically if it is a "simple extraction" and the tooth comes right out with no bone removal, many people do ok with otc pain meds. If bone needs to be removed than you may need some.

Depends: This depends on what kind of dental surgery you are having and the decision of your dentist about how much post-op pain he/she anticipates. For most simple extractions, i don't think prescription narcotics are necessary. Otc Ibuprofen is my drug of choice for most minor dental surgeries. If your surgery is more complex, the dentist may prescribe something stronger.

Ask your Dentist: Dental surgery can vary... Ask your dentist what to expect and they may prescribe something stronger than over the counter pain medicine. Commonly suggested are aleve, advil, motrin, tylenol, (acetaminophen) or for more holistic patients, arnica can be helpful to reduce swelling and pain temporarily.

Usually: Depending on the surgery performed, the skill of the surgeon and the pain tolerance of the patient pain medications are often necessary. The length of time and amount all depends on the above factors.

Depends: Whether or not you need or take pain medication after oral surgery may depend on not only the type of surgery you have, but also your perception of pain and how you handle it. Some patients may require strong pain meds for a relatively minor procedure while another patient may not take any pain meds for more involved surgery.

Maybe: As with any surgery, there is always the possibility of pain. It is difficult to predict whether or not you will need pain medicine. Depending on the extent of surgery, etc you may or may not need them. Speak to your doctor before surgery so you know what to expect. You will probably be given a prescription, and if you need pain medicine, you will have it.