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Is doxycycline, the same as clindamycin? can they both be used for a dental infection?
doxycycline was prescribed for a gum infection, and clindamycin was prescribed for an infection on one of my theet.
I've been using Orajel on my gum/toothe for 3 days. After the third day I woke?
... up with a swollen gum and obvious swelling by the area (now I have a chip-munk cheek) and not much feeling other than numbness in the area. Is this temporary? I'm sure I applied way too much Orajel in a short period of time (bad toothe ache), but I've stopped using it now. Will feeling return... read more
Should pradaxa be stopped before a dental visit to have your teeth cleaned? If so, how long before?
My husband is taking pradaxa for blood clots in his legs and to keep the bypass in his leg open. I have been told that he should come off blood thinners before teeth cleaning, especially since he has peridontal disease. He is not having any problems at the moment with this teeth or the pradaxa. How... read more
Must I stop Xarelto before undergoing dental surgery?
Dentist will need to surgically remove a tooth because it is broken below the gum line. Must I forgo taking Xarelto prior to the procedure? If so, how much stroke risk do I then fall under? I have occasional atrial fib, reason for the prescription. Is there some other method of minimizing... read more
What are the dangers of using Nicotine Lozenges for 3 years?
I have been smoke free for 3 years (smoked 50 yrs), but now I can't give up the lozenges. I have been told that these are as dangerous as smoking--is that right? Also I am having extensive dental work done, would using the lozenges be the problem?
How long do I have to be off of alendronate before I can safely have major dental work done?
I need 1 extraction and 2 implants.
Abscess tooth, Labor Day weekend. What to do in the meantime?
It started on Thursday, when I took a nap and woke up with a mild, general tooth pain in a lateral incisor, and had slightly affected my central incisor. I thought I had been grinding my teeth in my sleep, as I often do, so I swished around warm salt water, took a Tylenol, and called it a day. ... read more
I was given prescription in Mexico for ketorolaco. What is it?
I was prescribed this medication after dental work in Mexico - just would like to know what it is.
Can Valtrex help a dental infection?
I have possible infection in lower teeth. Will Valtrex help?
How does a doctor know when it is safe to get off Eliquis for dental work?
All I see is that is it is dangerous to get off and back on again?
Norco for dental pain. Is it any good or not? Which one is better?
Had extensive work done to my mouth,extractions bone grafts scraping drilling was prescribed Norco for pain. I took two with only a slight relief in awful pain does this stuff work for dental pain? If not what does work. Is anything better and does ice placed on your face help.
Does alcohol or salty food affect your BMS?
My BMS started in Dec. 2019 after I had a tooth pulled and a dental implant put in. It was a process, building up the bone. The periodontist knows nothing about it and of course, tried to blame it on Sjogren's Syndrome, which I was tested for 5 separate times and in-depth testing in March of 2021... read more
Endocrinologist has recommended I go off Prolia after 5 years and start taking Tymlos to have dental
... bone grafting and implants placed. Does anyone have experience with starting Tymlos for 18 months after discontinuing Prolia for dental bone grafting and dental implant placement procedures?
My doctor says a biopsy is not necessary. She is positive I have Oral Lichen Planus. Thoughts?
My dentist sent me for a biopsy, but the Dental Hospital said not needed as it is obvious what I have?
Can clindamycin cause swelling of the feet and ankles?
I was put on clindamycin antibiotics for a dental infection and ever since I started the medication my feet and ankles have been swelling is this a side effect of that medication?
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