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How long do you have to take antibiotics for before tooth extraction?
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Depends: It depends on how bad the infection is. The dentist who is prescribing your antibiotics will determine how long to wait before attempting the extraction.
Answered 10/28/2016
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As directed by DDS: Any antibiotics that are prescribed before tooth extraction should be taken as directed.
Answered 8/12/2015
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