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Home remedies for wisdom tooth extraction infection? i was on two courses of antibiotics and didn't work. i believe i'm immune due to heavy use.
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Antibiotic: Your best choice is a different antibiotic. Please talk to your Oral Surgeon.. Lab tests may be prudent to determine antibiotic susceptibility.
Answered 12/27/2015
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