YES, you can become addicted to pain meds after dental surgery but only if your dentist provides you with an excessive number of tablets. Most dentists are aware of this problem and take great care to ensure that it does not happen

Yes, you can get addicted to pain medications. Please discuss your concerns regarding these medicines with your surgeon.

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I cannot say it won't happen as every individual are different, but from my experience, it is highly unlikely to happen. I advise you to go speak to your dentist if you are experiencing this issue.

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Dr. Chun-I Lee

Yes, absolutely. The longer you're taking an opioid painkiller, the more likely the risk of addiction. Please contact your primary physician for assistance. And in the future, be sure no one prescribes an opioid following a medical or dental procedure; Advil or Aleve taken with Tylenol work just as well.