Antibiotics for dental procedure

2024-01-17 19:41:50
Hi! I am scheduled for a wisdom tooth extraction. I have heard that Amoxicillin and/or Metronidazole is usually the preferred antibiotics for tooth extraction (if needed) or RCT? I am not comfortable with Amoxicillin. So, what other antibiotics are equally effecfive? I have heard that Cephadroxil is used instead. My gums are infected as well. Thanks
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Hi, a number of alternative medications are available based on the stage of your infection. Amoxicillin is considered to be safe and very effective in treating dental infections and that is why many dentists prefer Amoxi for most of the procedures.
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It would be better if you discuss the issue with your dentist for the same and he'll for sure provide you with some alternatives if the reason is genuine.

Answered2024-01-19 06:51:13

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Why are you not comfortable with Amoxicillin, did Amoxicillin teased you while you were in school ? Or did Amoxicillin do anything bad to you  like punched u in the face ? Lol If you got Amoxicillin allergy just ask your doctor for an alternative medication he will take your medical history and check current health status and prescribe you the required antibiotics.
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don't take medicines based on heresy and do not self medicate
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don't take medicines because you heard or googled about it

Answered2024-01-18 12:49:19

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Do you have allergy with amoxicillin ?? what is the exact reason of not being comfortable as accordingly by knowing the reason we can guide you the best

Answered2024-01-18 06:53:35

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Hii are you allergic to any medication

Answered2024-01-20 02:54:51

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Hi, Are you having any medicine allergies. Please be sure to share your medicine allergies with your dentist when prescribing the medication. The dentist will prescribe alternate medication.

Answered2024-01-18 07:21:54

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