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What do amoxicillin pills do for you after getting your wisdom teeth removed?
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Wisdom teeth removed: Penicillin is given as prophylaxis to prevent infection after most of dental procedures, that includes wisdom tooth extraction.
Answered 5/6/2012
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Treat or Prevent: Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that is prescribed to either help prevent an infection in a person who may require antibiotics prior to surgery or to treat an active infection.
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