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Are antibiotics for wisdom teeth surgery imporant?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Important: If you're taking antibiotics due to swelling before surgery, it's very important to reduce the bacterial population prior to surgery. If after the surgery, it's important to prevent an infection is a fresh surgical site.

Answered 6/24/2015

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It all depends : On the individual situation. Every situation does not mandate the prescribing of antibiotics. Your treating doctor will make that decision based on your specific case / diagnosis. Hope this helps.

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If Indicated: Antibiotics are prescribed to treat an existing infection, or to prevent or decrease the risk of infection in a patient with a predisposing condition in which the surgery may increase the risk of infection. Your dentist or surgeon will determine if antibiotics are to be prescribed for you based on your medical history, presenting symptoms, clinical exam, and if any complications during surgery.

Answered 6/24/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Depends: Routine 3rd molars - not indicated. Studies show no difference with or without antibiotics. If infection present, then indicated. Make sure you're being treated by oral surgeon who understands 3rd molars.

Answered 6/26/2015

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