Question 1

what happens if you take antibiotics longer than directed?

Accepted Answer

Resistance: The question is, why are you taking the antibiotic longer than prescribed?  If you continue to take the medication longer than normal, you increase the chance that you will become antibiotic resistant to that particular medication.  Therefore, a different, antibiotic may be necessary.  You want to avoid doing this, as it may ultimately decrease your body's ability to fight infection. Keep smiling.

Question 2

i have had a uri which turned into a sinus infection and bronchitis for about 3-4 weeks. doctor is saying because the symptoms have gone on so long i should go ahead and take antibiotics. should i take the antibiotics or hold off a bit longer?

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: Take your antibiotics in the way your Doctor is recommending. The entire upper respiratory tract is connected and lined with cells that produce mucus. If you have sinusitis, you probably have mucus accumulation in the paranasal sinuses, allowing bacteriae and inflammation to continue.

Question 3

do you have to take antibiotic after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Did you have an infection prior the tooth extraction? Overuse of antibiotics is not recommended. If you don't have an infection, there really is no need for an antibiotic.

Question 4

ive been on antibiotic five times for infected upper premolars. they get better while i take the antibiotic but soon after they start to drain again. they have fistulas my extraction is on september can i die waiting from sepsis?

Accepted Answer

: The chances of death is quite rare, but still possible. Have those teeth extracted ASAP. September is three months away. Festering infections are never a good thing.

Question 5

why is my ear and scalp numb after wisdom tooth extraction? do you have to take penicillin or any antibiotic after extraction?

Accepted Answer

More info needed...: How long ago was the tooth extracted? You may still be "numb" from the anesthesia. If more than 12 hours, contact the surgeon who extracted the tooth.

Question 6

how long should i take antibiotics after a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Follow directions: Follow the directions of the dentist who prescribed the antibiotic.  Even though your tooth has been extracted, infection could still be present in the bone or surrounding tissues.  Also, discontinuing a medication early can cause reinfection of the area.    Contact your dentist if you have any questions regarding your post-surgical medication.

Question 7

i have a dentist appt tomorrow for extraction its been hurting since friday, feeling ill and in pain. should i take antibiotics now or wait? no fever

Accepted Answer

See below: Speak with the dentist or oral surgeon who will be performing the extraction for their advise. Once the tooth is addressed, healing will begin and you will start to feel better. Discuss with the dentist the replacement options of the tooth prior to the extraction. Optimally, there should be an option for a bone graft at the time of the extraction for the future placement of an implant if warranted

Question 8

is it necessary to take antibiotics before the extraction of a painless tooth with root infection?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics?: Dentists may disagree on whether or not to prescribe antibiotics with the circumstances you described. It also depends upon your medical history, whether the infection is acute or chronic, the size of the infection, the difficulty of the extraction &amp; which tooth we're talking about. Your own dentist should make that decision. Generally speaking, I would err on the side of caution &amp; take antibiotic

Question 9

what can i do for tooth abscess if can't take antibiotics and extraction is in 10 days.

Accepted Answer

Move appointment: Do not know why you cannot take antibiotics, but an abscess left untreated for ten days without the ability to treat the infection with antibiotics can become a real medical emergency. Your appointment needs to moved up to tomorrow. Make the arrangements.

Question 10

i had tooth #15 pulled today, no infection. i have never had an infection from tooth extraction.  do i have to take antibiotics??

Accepted Answer

No.: Preventive antibiotics are never a great idea, unless the procedure done is very likely to cause an infection.  The risk of antibiotics likely outweighs the benefit here, unless you have a high risk heart condition or immunodeficiency syndrome.  I'd go without, and just watch for signs of infection.

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I have had a uri which turned into a sinus infection and bronchitis for about 3-4 weeks. doctor is saying because the symptoms have gone on so long i should go ahead and take antibiotics. should i take the antibiotics or hold off a bit longer?

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Do you have to take antibiotic after tooth extraction?

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Ive been on antibiotic five times for infected upper premolars. they get better while i take the antibiotic but soon after they start to drain again. they have fistulas my extraction is on september can i die waiting from sepsis?

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Why is my ear and scalp numb after wisdom tooth extraction? do you have to take penicillin or any antibiotic after extraction?

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How long should i take antibiotics after a tooth extraction?

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I have a dentist appt tomorrow for extraction its been hurting since friday, feeling ill and in pain. should i take antibiotics now or wait? no fever

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Is it necessary to take antibiotics before the extraction of a painless tooth with root infection?

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What can i do for tooth abscess if can't take antibiotics and extraction is in 10 days.

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I had tooth #15 pulled today, no infection. i have never had an infection from tooth extraction. do i have to take antibiotics??

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