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Root canal and antibiotics
My father underwent angioplasty 2 years ago. Now he is going through root canal as he had a severe toothache.But the dentist did not give any antibiotics.Tomorrow it is the last sitting of him.Should he ask his dentist for antibiotics? I am afraid as he had TVCAD. Without antibiotics can anything serious happen?
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Yess antibiotics are mandatory for patients of angioplasty. As we have to give oral prophylaxis.
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Antibiotics are generally given in root canal if there is any underlying infection in the tooth.
If the doctor is confident of his procedure he might not give any antibiotics.
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No it varies on how much infection is there in the tooth..
But it’s always better to have antibiotics so that there’s no chance of infection…
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Antibiotics are prescribed depending on the amount of infection. Discuss with your dentist regarding the same.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
Please consult the same dentist you are getting treatment with regarding the antibiotics
May be he might prescribe now
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