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My dentist gave me medication for having abscess on my left bottom molar.im getting tooth extracted. do i have to take this medication before pulled?
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Yes: Please call Dentist to review medication instructions. Also review any instructions on the medication bottle or that had been given to you in writing. But please call the Dentist to clarify exactly what he/she wants you to do.
Answered 11/28/2017
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