A new clinical practice guideline for managing acute dental pain in children under the age of 12 years recommends acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen as first-line treatments (J Am Dent Assoc 2023 Sep;154([9]):814-825.e2).
The guideline panel evaluated doses of acetaminophen and NSAIDs that may differ from the dosing printed on the over-the-counter packages of these medications. It determined that, when used as directed, acetaminophen alone, NSAIDs