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Wisdom teeth removal

2017-07-20 09:09:50
Hello, I got two wisdom teeth removed about a week and a half ago, was perscribed amoxicilin three times a day for a week but i only took it twice a day. Is this a problem? Do i have greater risk of infection?
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Antibiotics are prescribed to take care of Infection, which may happen when any surgical procedures are carried out. It is in the best interest of the patient to take prescribed course of medicine for required days to get optimum benefit. If any modifications are tried, an Individual may be liable for protracted illness.

Answered2017-07-20 10:30:29

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