 [ Symptoms ] can i take ibuprofen before going to the dentist  i will be getting my teeth clean last time i went it hurt afterwards and normally was told i can take ibuprofen for pain can i take before so i am not in so much pain [ Disease ] ask your dentist just in case but ibuprofen should be fine to take before you should not bleed from just getting your teeth cleaned whether taking ibuprofen as a pain preventative may or may not help but if the dentist gives the okay then try it