Do dentists prescribe Percocet? Percocet is a prescription pain medication that contains the opioid oxycodone and the non-opioid acetaminophen. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Dentists may prescribe Percocet for pain after dental surgery or other procedures.
Percocet is a controlled substance, which means that it has the potential for abuse and addiction. Therefore, dentists will only prescribe Percocet if they believe that the benefits of the medication outweigh the risks.