Wisdom teeth extraction is a fairly common procedure, but it can make eating difficult in the days following the operation.

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 ...

Patient Calvin Sam is two weeks out from his surgery. "Doing really well. Eating normally," he explained. Sam is part of a growing number of patients avoiding opioids after wisdom tooth removal.