Question: how long should i take ibuprofen after tooth extraction?
Answer: If you were given ibuprofen for pain, take your first dose as soon as you get home, before the numbness wears off. Continue to take the ibuprofen every 6 hours for 3 days following surgery. If that does not satisfactorily relieve the pain in 1 hour, then take two Tylenol up to every 6 hours.