10 August 2026
Dentists Now Approve The 7-day Limit On Opioids
Dentists have expressed support for a 7-day limit on opioid prescriptions. This comes after an awareness that opioid addiction is ruining people and their families. Here’s more.
– The rise in opioid addiction is highest in young adults with dental issues like impacted wisdom teeth, cavities and dead pulp cavities.
– According to studies, a dentist can substitute opioids with other equally powerful medication like ibuprofen and Tylenol.
– People with chronic pain diseases like arthritis are also prone to opioid addiction.
Please consult your dentist about other pain relievers.
Read more here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dentists-say-they-support-7-day-limits-on-opioid-prescriptions/