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Should you take antibiotics after a tooth extraction
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
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 ne... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
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.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Numb: You have just had surgery. It takes time to recover. If symptoms do not begin to ease off after 48 hours, call the Dentist or Oral Surgeon who did t... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jayang Voraanswered
Dentistry 50 years experience
Please consult your: any medicine should be taken after proper consultation with your dentist. Good luck
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A 18-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Penicillin: Penicillins, such as pen kvm, amoxicillin.Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) are good.
Cephalosporins such as keflex, ceclore are also good.
F... Read More
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Dr. Ronald Smithanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Erythromycin: The choice of antibiotic is up to the doctor performing the extraction if indeed an antibiotic is needed. Not all extractions require antibiotic thera... Read More
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Sweating: Profuse sweating can be a sign of infection especially if fever or chills are present. Antiinflammatory medications like ibuprofen and medications lik... Read More
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3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Abraham Jaskielanswered
Dentistry 24 years experience
Antibiotics: Depending on the antibiotic and the prescription it can bet. 5days and 10days ask the prescribing doctor and follow the prescription, .
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Post extraction: talk to your dentist about your need for pain medications following your extraction. For a simple extraction OTC medications like ibuprophen work wel... Read More
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3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
A half hour: A certain amount of bleeding is to be expected following surgery. Slight bleeding, oozing, or redness in the saliva is very common. Excessive bleeding... Read More
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Saleh Elahwalanswered
Endodontics 37 years experience
Call your dentist: It will be a very good idea if you call the dr who performed the surgery on you .. Taking too much pain killers after extractions is not a very nice t... Read More
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