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Why do i have to take antibiotics if i don't have an infection after a wisdom tooth extraction?
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Prevention: You may not get an infection, but the dentist/oral surgeon is having to take the antibiotics to hopefully prevent you from getting an infection which can impede healing. An extraction/oral cavity is loaded with bacteria, and anything that can be done to lesson the chance of infection is the correct protocol.
Answered 11/29/2014
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