According to Fox News, “The American Dental Association recently reported dentistry is responsible for prescribing 12 percent of all instant-release opioids.” The article quotes Dr. Mojgam Fajiram, DDS, of Sutton Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry, who claims the dental industry gives out opioid prescriptions much too quickly “just to treat chronic pain.”
Treating Pain from Dental Procedures
In any case, Dr. Fajiram doesn’t seem to think that “just” treating pain is a good enough reason to provide a patient with an opioid prescription. “In fact, taking a combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen will decrease the inflammation without the adverse effects of vomiting, headache and nausea — and abuse,” according to him.