
Ouch: Patients Prescribed Opioids After Tooth Extraction Report Worse Pain
A new study of tooth extraction patients shows no benefit to opioids over other painkillers, either in pain control or patient satisfaction.
March 19, 2020 1:14 PM
Laura Bailey is a writer and media relations representative for the Michigan News office at the University of Michigan, covering health sciences including dentistry, nursing and pharmacy research.
A new study of tooth extraction patients shows no benefit to opioids over other painkillers, either in pain control or patient satisfaction.