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My molar is spllit in half, down to the root. can't afford the surgical extraction, should i get antibiotics?
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Tooth extraction: In this scenario, the tooth needs to be removed. I would recommend looking for a free dental clinic orgoing to the er. Antibiotics will only prevent infection until you get the tooth extracted.
Answered 11/15/2012
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Depends: Different dentists have different definitions of what a surgical extraction is. You might be able to find a dentist who will not consider this a surgical extraction, but rather a simple extraction. It all depends on how far down the root the split is. If money is really tight, you might seek care in a dental school or teaching hospital, or a community clinic.
Answered 3/10/2015
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Simple extraction?!?: First of all, there is no such thing as a "simple extraction". Of course; if there is infection, antibiotics should be taken. This will not solve the "problem" for very long. Most emergency rooms will not be able to "solve the problem". Tooth removal by a dentist is the answer.
Answered 7/29/2013
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