Justin Rust

Friday, October 25, 2019

New ADA guideline: Antibiotics unnecessary for most toothaches

Antibiotics are not recommended for most toothaches for managing urgent dental pain and swelling, according to a new ADA guideline published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Instead, antibiotics should be reserved for patients with systemic conditions, such as fever, brought on by dental conditions.


Read more on DrBicuspid.com


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