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I have a toothache and consulted doctor and require RCT. Do I need to take any antibiotics before the treatment?
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No need to take medicines before treatment. If at all required in certain cases the doctor prescribe you the same. So if it's not given by your concerned doctor don't take them.
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No. Antibiotics are not warranted in root canal treatment any longer unless you are immuno compromised for any reason or have uncontrolled diabetes.
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Yes kindly take antibiotics.
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u can but only on doctors prescription
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Dr. Shashikala Borade
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
No need of antibiotics .
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go for root canal soon
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Dr. Kanika Malik
Restorative Dentist
13 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You don’t need antibiotics for every RCT case
it depends on the case and medical condition if you need antibiotics or not
So if you need your concerned dentist would prescribe
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