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When i visit the dentist 90% of the time i get a cold sore outbreak (i have been having cold sores since i was 5 years old). my last outbreak was 4 days after dental cleaning. i have fillings to be done and dreading it. how do i prevent outbreak?

Q: when i visit the dentist 90% of the time i get a cold sore outbreak (i have been having cold sores since i was 5 years old). my last outbreak was 4 days after dental cleaning. i have fillings to be done and dreading it. how do i prevent outbreak?

: You have a history of cold sores due to stress and anxiety of going to the dentist. You need to relax, take a small 5mg of valium before treatment. You can request an antiviral drug such as FAMVIR or VALTREX. Check with your doctor.

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You have a history of cold sores due to stress and anxiety of going to the dentist. You need to relax, take a small 5mg of valium before treatment. You can request an antiviral drug such as FAMVIR or VALTREX. Check with your doctor.

Answered 5/23/2022

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A member asked:

When i visit the dentist 90% of the time i get a cold sore outbreak (i have been having cold sores since i was 5 years old). my last outbreak was 4 days after dental cleaning. i have fillings to be done and dreading it. how do i prevent outbreak?

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