Study finds common pain relievers outperform opioids post-wisdom tooth surgery, aiding opioid reduction.

A University of Rochester study involving over 1,800 patients found that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen were more effective for pain management after wisdom tooth extractions than opioids. This finding could reduce opioid prescriptions and help address the opioid crisis, as about five million young adults are exposed to opioids after such surgeries. The study suggests a potential shift towards non-opioid pain management practices.

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