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How long should i take antibiotics after a tooth extraction?
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Follow directions: Follow the directions of the dentist who prescribed the antibiotic. Even though your tooth has been extracted, infection could still be present in the bone or surrounding tissues. Also, discontinuing a medication early can cause reinfection of the area. Contact your dentist if you have any questions regarding your post-surgical medication.
Answered 3/12/2015
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Perhaps not at all: If you had swelling prior to extraction, your doctor may want you to be on antibiotics 7-10 days. However routine extractions w/out infection or swelling in a healthy patient does not require antibiotics.
Answered 10/22/2012
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Depends: It depends on how bad the infection is. The dentist who is prescribing your antibiotics will determine how long to wait before attempting the extraction.
Answered 10/28/2016
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As directed by DDS: Any antibiotics that are prescribed before tooth extraction should be taken as directed.
Answered 8/12/2015
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