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I just had my wisdom teeth removed 5 days ago and i am on a birth control pill and i was put on penicillin for 3 days. does this affect it? how long?
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Yes it can: Did you discuss all of your meds with your dentist? Use additional means of bc while taking the antibiotics and discuss your concerns with the prescriber.
Answered 3/14/2016
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