Most discomfort relating to toothaches or oral surgery is inflammatory in nature. Ibuprofen is an excellent anti-inflammatory medication and thus helps with pain relating to oral surgical procedures. Advil^® and Motrin^® are simply brand names of ibuprofen. Prescription pain medication often causes nausea, so we recommend first taking ibuprofen.

If prescibed, you may take 800mg Ibubrofen 4 times per day.

Do this on a regular schedule, whether you have pain or not, for the first 48 hours.

You may also add 650mg over-the-counter Tylenol at the same time as the Ibuprofen.  Tylenol and Ibuprofen work differently and they work well when taken together.

If you need additional pain medication, you may take the stronger prescription pain medication (usually Tylenol^® #3) on top of the regularly scheduled ibuprofen. The prescription pain medication works differently than ibuprofen, so they may be taken together.

Any other prescription pain medication should be taken as needed instead of on a regular schedule. Do not drive if you have taken the stronger prescription medication. Please call us if you feel you are needing the prescription pain medication

If you have a history of peptic ulcers, kidney disease, heart failure, or cirrhosis, you should not take ibuprofen. If you have any bleeding disorders or are on blood thinners, you should also not take ibuprofen.

You may always call our office with any questions or concerns at (817) 441-5000.