that's up to your oral surgeon. as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (nsaid) medication naproxyn can cause bleeding. some dentists don't want their patients taking a "blood thinner" after an extraction. other dentists don't seem to care if you do or not. your oral surgeon should have given you written discharge instructions that explained what you should and should not take for pain after the extraction. if you did not receive such instructions call the office. in the meantime you can take acetaminophen (tylenol) which is not a "blood thinner. " (that's assuming you're not allergic to acetaminophen. ) be careful not to exceed the maximum daily dosage of acetaminophen as doing so can cause severe health consequences. you also can apply ice packs to your face for comfort care. wishing you well!
can you take naproxen for pain after a tooth extraction?