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I'm interested to know what happens if i don't drink my penicillin after my root canal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Infection ?: If your dentist prescribed the antibiotic, it was for your own good health. Failure to follow directions can only cause you more pain, expense, and possible loss of the tooth.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No need for penVK: No studies have been published on the use of antibiotics to prevent infection after root canal treatment. Clinical trials investigating of prophylactic antibiotics to minimize post treatment infections have found antibiotics to be of no benefit.
Answered 11/29/2014
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