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Which pain killer will be best for tooth ache for wisdom tooth growing pain

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NHS wisdom tooth pain ibuprofen paracetamol advice urgent dental care

For most adults, ibuprofen is usually the best first option for wisdom-tooth growing pain because it reduces both pain and gum inflammation.
  • Ibuprofen: 200-400 mg with food, up to 3 times a day as directed on the packet.
  • If you cannot take ibuprofen, use paracetamol (acetaminophen): 500-1,000 mg per dose, following the pack maximum.
  • If safe for you, adults can often use both ibuprofen and paracetamol for stronger short-term relief. Do not exceed either product's daily maximum, and check cold/flu medications so you do not accidentally double-dose paracetamol.
Avoid ibuprofen if you have a stomach ulcer or GI bleeding, kidney disease, are on blood thinners, have had an NSAID-triggered asthma/allergic reaction, or are pregnant. Ask a pharmacist or clinician if unsure. Avoid aspirin for this purpose, especially if under 16.
While waiting for a dentist: gently rinse with warm salt water after meals, eat soft foods, and keep the area clean. Do not put aspirin directly on the gum.
A partly erupted wisdom tooth can get infected (pericoronitis), and painkillers only mask it. Arrange a dental assessment, especially if pain lasts over 2 days. Seek urgent dental care for fever, bad taste/pus, worsening swelling, difficulty opening the mouth, or pain not controlled by medicines. Emergency care now if swelling makes breathing, swallowing, or speaking difficult. The NHS toothache guidance gives the same warning signs.

Age is 23

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At 23, you can use standard adult dosing:
  • Ibuprofen 400 mg after food, every 6-8 hours if needed.
    Do not exceed the maximum on your local packet label.
  • If pain is stronger, you may also take paracetamol/acetaminophen 500-1,000 mg every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed the packet maximum or combine it with other medicines that contain paracetamol.
Do not take ibuprofen if you have stomach ulcer/bleeding, kidney disease, take blood thinners, have had asthma/allergy with ibuprofen or aspirin, or are pregnant. In those cases, choose paracetamol and ask a pharmacist.
A wisdom tooth causing pain at 23 may be partly erupting or inflamed around the gum, so book a dentist soon. Get urgent care if you develop facial swelling, fever, pus/bad taste, trouble opening your mouth, or trouble swallowing/breathing.
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