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What painkiller is best after tooth extraction?

I will have a tooth extraction. What painkiller is best after tooth extraction?

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Ibuprofen and Tylenol
It is best to alternate between the recommended doses of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen. This combination has been found to be as, if not more, effective in pain relief than opioids.