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I have a routine dental appointment on wednesday. i currently have strep throat. i was diagnosed today (sunday) & started my first dose (2 pills) of z-pak. since i will have been on antibiotics for more than 24 hours, is it okay to keep my appt?

Q: i have a routine dental appointment on wednesday. i currently have strep throat. i was diagnosed today (sunday) & started my first dose (2 pills) of z-pak. since i will have been on antibiotics for more than 24 hours, is it okay to keep my appt?

: It is advised to post pond your routine Dental check up &amp;wait till your symptoms disappears which may take a week .

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Dr. Binod Verma answered

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It is advised to post pond your routine Dental check up &wait till your symptoms disappears which may take a week .

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 6/14/2021

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It takes 48-72 hours for antibiotic to be fully effective. It's not fair to your Dentist or his/her staff to keep an elective appointment if you have any type of infection. Push your appointment back a week or two.

Dr Rhoads agreed

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A member asked:

I have a routine dental appointment on wednesday. i currently have strep throat. i was diagnosed today (sunday) & started my first dose (2 pills) of z-pak. since i will have been on antibiotics for more than 24 hours, is it okay to keep my appt?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Binod Verma answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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