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In part 1, nonnarcotic pain medications for dental pain are discussed. Dentists use these medications for relieving mild to moderate oral pain. This article describes the narcotic medications. For moderate to severe dental pain, the typical medications are: * Tramadol (Ultram), 50mg every 6 hours as needed for pain.* Tramadol with acetaminophen (Ultracet, containing 37.5… Read More »

The pathophysiology of dental pain is a complex central and peripheral nervous system process, and the use of combination analgesics that act at multiple pain sites can improve dental pain relief. In general, for the treatment of mild to moderate dental pain, the most appropriate options are: * Acetaminophen (Tylenol), 650mg every 4-6 hour as… Read More »