"had a secondary molar extracted and was prescribed tylenol 3 for pain. it has not alleviated the pain at all. i have a fairly reasonable pain threshold (had major abdominal surgery 1 year ago and didn&#039;t require this much pain management). revisited the dentist today for pain (concern with possible infection or dry socket). all is healing well so i don&#039;t understand why the entire side of my face hurts. don&#039;t recommend t3 for dental pain management. it&#039;s making me drowsy but that&#039;s it. i&#039;ve had to take 1 every 4 hours and last dose i doubled up and took 2. still didn&#039;t help. i don&#039;t think it&#039;s made any difference at all :("