Hi Stacy, Welcome to the pain boards. Vicodin is considered to be stronger than tramadol, although tramadol might be the more effective pain killer dose to dose, I'm not sure.
1. Warm Salt Water. Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water is one of the easiest and most effective ways to get rid of wisdom tooth pain. Take hot water and dissolve a few tablespoons of salt in it. When the salt water has cooled to a warm temperature, rinse your mouth with it for a few minutes and you will find noticeable relief.
There seems to be less risk of dry socket during this time. After a wisdom tooth is removed, you may have or notice: 1  Pain and swelling in your gums and tooth socket where the tooth was removed. 2  Bleeding that won't stop for about 24 hours. 3  Difficulty with or pain from opening your jaw (trismus).