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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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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.
Answered 5/24/2015
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Not necessary: It's not necessary unless an infection existed in the site where the tooth was extracted.
Answered 3/22/2020
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