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Is any sort of antibiotic used in the process of dental cleaning/scaling or root planning usually?
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Antibiotics are not typically used as a routine part of dental cleaning, scaling, or root planing procedures. These procedures involve the removal of plaque, tartar, and bacteria from the teeth and gums using specialized dental instruments. The goal is to improve gum health and prevent or treat gum disease.
However, in some cases where there is an active infection or if the dentist or periodontist believes that there is a risk of infection, they might prescribe antibiotics. This is more common in situations where there is severe gum disease (periodontitis) or if the patient has certain medical conditions that could increase the risk of infection.
It's important to follow your dentist's or healthcare provider's recommendations and to inform them of any medical conditions or medications you are taking before undergoing any dental procedures. They will be able to determine if antibiotics are necessary in your specific case.
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Normally there is no need of antibiotics for scaling.
But it can vary on the condition of your gums and severity of Periodontitis.
Let your dentist make a decesion on that.
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No it's usually not used unless its very severe
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Nope.. Ultrasonic scaling is used... Which physical way of cleaning. No antibiotics is used. But in few cases antibiotics can be prscribed after scaling.
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Usually not but if problem is moderate to severe antibiotics are prescribed that are specific to gum diseases. The treating dentist can best take a decision on that.
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
In case of mild stains or deposits no antibiotic prophylaxis is required. Only lukewarm saline rinsing followed by some oral hygiene measures are advised post teeth cleaning. You can consult your general dentist to get this confirmation following your oral examination.
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Dr. Tanvi Jain
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
That depends on case to case
A thorough evaluation is required to decide that.
The severity of the case, the physical condition of the patient, their medical history, etc
Please let your treating doctor decide onto that.
Because taking antibiotics or skipping antibiotics without doctor’s advise is not advisable.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
No antibiotic is used for a normal cleaning procedure. Antibiotic is given only if there is any sign of infection.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Normally we dont if the problem is sever then only we do use antibiotics
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Dr. Aastha Mehta
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Dehradun
When a deep cleaning is required and the case is of severe gingivitis/ periodontitis, ie with a lot of bleeding, then antibiotics may be given to prevent secondary infection. It depends on the patients physical condition and also of the gums.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Normally antibiotics are not needed.(but may be required in some cases)
But let the treating doctor decide whether you need or not
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required).
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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No need of antibiotics
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