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I'm currently taking an amoxicillin 500mg for my newly tooth extraction. can i get a tattoo after 2 days?
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Antibiotics: You're taking antibiotics because you have an infection. It may also be in your bloodstream. Can the tatoo wait ?
Answered 11/4/2020
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Not wise: Antibiotics are to control infection that spread from the tooth that was extracted, via your blood stream, to other organ systems. Don't tax your immune system by adding another potential source of infection.
Answered 11/4/2020
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