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What should i do if my pericoronitis is not responding to antibiotics?
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Re-evaluation: Have your dentist or oral surgeon reevaluate the area. Removal of the tissue or tooth may be indicated.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Pericoronitis: I hope you are not self diagnosing and self medicating yourself. See a local dentist who can determine how best to resolve this issue. Some General Dentists can adequately treat you while in some cases it requires treatment by an Oral Surgeon or Periodontist.
Answered 9/1/2014
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