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Ditch the opioids: New Rutgers study shows over-the-counter pain meds may be more effective for post–wisdom teeth extraction
Researchers compared a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen against hydrocodone for treating pain after wisdom tooth ...
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15 Remedies for Wisdom Tooth Pain Relief
Applying cold and heat may bring relief from wisdom tooth pain ... difficulty opening or closing the jaw, pain, and infection ...
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9 million unnecessary prescriptions: How dentists may be fueling America’s opioid crisis
Discover a safer alternative for managing wisdom tooth pain. A study reveals that combining over-the-counter pain relievers ...
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Over-the-counter pain relievers manage dental pain better than opioids: Study
New study shows non-opioid pain relievers are more effective for managing pain after wisdom teeth removal, reducing the need for opioids.
Non-Opioids Can Ease Post-Dental Surgery Pain Better Than Opioids, Study Shows
The over-the-counter combo managed pain better than the opioid, particularly during the first two days following the dental procedure, results show. Those taking acetaminophen/ibuprofen had less ...
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Non-opioid pain relief proven more effective after wisdom teeth removal
To compare opioid and non-opioid pain relief, the researchers conducted a randomized trial on patients undergoing surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth, a common procedure that typically ...
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Study finds non-opioid pain relief effective after dental surgery
A University of Rochester study revealed that over-the-counter drugs, like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, are more effective ...