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Started antibiotics for potential tooth abscess 3 days ago now provider says no bacterial infection can i safely stop?
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Gingivitis: Depends on what your 'provider' said. If you were prescribed a course of antibiotics it would be prudent to finish them unless directed otherwise by the ordering physician.
Answered 3/19/2015
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