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Antibiotics

If you have been given a prescription for antibiotics it is important that you take

them as directed. If you have any queries ask ust.

The decision to prescribe antibiotics is based on a number of factors,

including;

1. Health reasons;

2. Your GP or Specialist may require them;

3. The type of procedure, eg implants, traumatic surgery.

Notwithstanding the above, the risk of infection in the mouth is extremely low,

and episodes are quite rare. There is a concerted push to minimise antibiotic

use due to the developing resistant strains of bacteria, which are becoming

increasingly more difficult to deal with.

See this for further information.