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I'm on antibiotics (dalacin 150mg, 3 pills a day for a week) for an infected wisdom tooth.?
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Tooth infection: Tooth root infections do require antibiotic rx. You may require extraction if not already done. Rinse with good mouthwash too 3-4 x per day.
Answered 8/26/2014
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