A 2023 review of 25 studies found that acupuncture shows promise in treating dental pain but more study is needed. When a ...

Tooth pain is never a good sign, but persistent pain that doesn’t respond to treatment could indicate that an extraction is ...

Let us know! Millions of people every year get one or more wisdom teeth, also called third molars, extracted by a dentist or oral surgeon, and opioids were once considered to be the standard of care ...

Researchers find an over-the-counter combo is more effective for wisdom tooth extraction pain. A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) controls pain after wisdom ...

Severe tooth pain that does not subside with over-the-counter pain relievers is a clear sign of a serious dental issue. The ...

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 ...

‘Non-opioid duo (acetaminophen + ibuprofen) provides better pain relief after wisdom tooth removal than opioids—superior results within 48 hours. A safer, smarter way forward for dental surger ...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A new landmark study involving the University of Rochester could change how dentists treat pain after wisdom tooth extractions. Patient Calvin Sam is two weeks out from ...

A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a Rutgers Health study that could change how ...