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Hello, was curious to see if it's safe to extract an infected tooth on the 5th day of being on antibiotics (amoxicillin)?

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Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes: In fact if the tooth is infected, it should be extracted asap for source control.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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Dr. Stephen Pyle answered

Yes: After 5 days you should be able to have the tooth extracted.

Dr Levy agreed

Answered 2/20/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is recommended: If you have a condition that puts you at high risk for developing a severe infection, you may need to take antibiotics after the extraction.

Answered 2/21/2015

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A member asked:

Hello, was curious to see if it's safe to extract an infected tooth on the 5th day of being on antibiotics (amoxicillin)?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Stephen Pyle answered

Dr Levy agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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