For many years, dentists recommended that many patients take a course of antibiotics before undergoing major treatment, such as tooth extractions in Torrington. However, in 2012, a change in thinking took place. Current guidelines from the American Hospital Association reflect a wiser understanding of when antibiotics should be prescribed. In this blog post, we will discuss why antibiotics are sometimes necessary prior to dental procedures and whether it is likely that you will need to take them.
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