Ibuprofen before gum surgery doubles bleeding. NSAIDS are more effective in reducing pain and swelling when taken after surgery.
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007052:Ibuprofen