Not a dentist but we often start people on an antibiotic UNTIL they can get an extraction. The antibiotic is a

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Oct 18, 2021
7:58:39am

Slim All-American

Not a dentist but we often start people on an antibiotic UNTIL they can get an extraction. The antibiotic is a

temporizing measure until the dentist can fix the problem

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CB Dentists: Is it customary to start someone on antibiotics before extraction if they have an abscessed tooth?

BIG XII Coug Unemployed BIG XII advisor

10/18/21 7:54am

Not a dentist but we often start people on an antibiotic UNTIL they can get an extraction. The antibiotic is a

Slim

10/18/21 7:58am

Depends on the amount of infection, swelling, etc.

AFCougK9

10/18/21 8:00am

I wouldn't say customary, but not unusual at all.

BLT-Coug

10/18/21 8:01am

Not automatic, but often appropriate.

d-coug

10/18/21 8:02am

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