Question 1

how long is an antibiotic effective? my 6y/o daughter is waiting for some dental work

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: Antibiotics  (abx) have varying effectiveness based upon bacterial spectrum, host ( your child) resistance /immune system, area being treated. Usually abx are given to "symptomatic " relief. Increased pain, swelling, fever, redness would be signs that the abx is not working.

Question 2

having gall bladder removed, have rod in leg from a tibia break 4 months ago, do i need to tell surgeon to take antibiotic  as i do for dental work ?

Accepted Answer

Chloycystectomy: You shouldn't worry about that. the surgeon will give you Antibiotics anyway before and after the surgery. The Rod in ur leg is not an indication for Antibiotics before procedure.

Question 3

i had dental work earlier i received 5 injections of novocain (procaine) was still painful. hours later i still have weakness and numbing in my right arm and leg?

Accepted Answer

See medical doctor: Dental local anesthetic injections DO NOT cause weakness and numbing of arms and legs. Something else is going on. It might be anxiety or another medical condition, but what you describe is not directly caused by the injections you had. Please call your medical doctor for an evaluation ASAP.

Question 4

what pain reliever should i take after dental work if i have a history of a-fib?

Accepted Answer

Most pain medication: You can take most pain medications.  Ask your dentist.

Question 5

can you have dental work done when you have a salivary gland issue in paratoid? i am hoping its safe to undergo my dental work with that issue. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Not possible to answer without more information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, etc. Ask the dentist!

Question 6

how to adjust your bite after dental work?

Accepted Answer

Phone call...: ... To your restorative dentist. Your dentist needs to check the bite to make sure all teeth meet correctly.

Question 7

is it okay to have dental work done with a cold?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: If you have a completely stuffed nose or are constantly coughing, it could make any dental procedure more difficult and take greater time due to the need to stop to allow you to breathe comfortably or stop coughing (quick movements could prove dangerous with a dental drill in your mouth!).  But think of the dentist and personnel, why expose them to your cold germs?

Question 8

dental experts! what is the most painful form of dental work?

Accepted Answer

Not painful: Dental procedures are conducted under local anesthesia. Unless you have a dental infection or trauma that requires emergency treatment, dental procedures are generally not painful. People do not like the injections for anesthesia, but the dental procedures themselves are not painful.

Question 9

will medicaid cover dental work?

Accepted Answer

Please research at: Medicaid website. I treat chest pains and health problems, i don't sell insurance or work for the government.

Question 10

could i use orajel before dental work?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Why? If you have a sore it may be better to wait until it has healed. If you hope to ease the discomfort of an injection the topical anesthetic a dentist uses works better.

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