What should i do if i need to take pain pills after a painful tooth operation but am 2 months clean?

Alternatives: Talk candidly with your dentist about your concern and ask if other options are available. There often are many ways to reduce pain, both non-narcotic medicines and non-medicine, that he or she can discuss with you.

Discuss Addiction ..: Discomfort after a tooth extraction can last for some time, depending on the severity of the situation & the difficulty of the extraction. Depending on your health history, aleve, advil, Motrin or for more holistic patients arnica can help reduce swelling & pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be used instead of narcotics, to help with symptoms. Call your dentist for help and explain that you have addiction issues.

No: Ask for a non-narcotic pain reliever like ultram (tramadol) and use motrin.

Advil and tylenol (acetaminophen): Take 3 advil and 2 tylenol (acetaminophen) every 6 hours. Studies show this combo is as effective as narcotic pain meds.