For example, if the patient is taking amoxicillin, the dentist should select clindamycin, azithromycin or clarithromycin for prophylaxis.” 10 – I forgot to take my antibiotics before my dental …

What Antibiotic Will My Dentist Prescribe for Premedication? The current guidelines state that a single dose of antibiotics should be given 30 to 60 minutes before the dentist performs the …

Nov 7, 2013 · Last year I wrote an article about dental antibiotic prophylaxis, which talked about why dentists prescribe antibiotics for their patients to take before many dental procedures. In …

Feb 26, 2013 · Even more evidence that dental anesthetic can make your heart beat faster comes from the American Heart Association. They recommend that any patients with heart disease …

Sep 14, 2011 · Many people end up coming to the emergency room at our dental school with painful teeth. Upon examination, we sometimes find that their teeth are healthy and that the …

Here’s the source for that fact. For more on how dental dams prevent the spread of infection from the dental patient to others, here’s a study, another one, and yet another one. 9 – Rubber …

This is really interesting – I had never even heard of a dental retraction cord before. I have a few questions: 1. Is it just a simple cord coated with (something), or is it made out of something …

2 – Since there is less blood flow, the dental anesthetic stays put right around the nerve for a much longer time, allowing it to work for a longer period of time than it would without …

Oct 28, 2014 · That way, it gives your dentist a lot of time to work on your tooth without you feeling it. Another reason that dentists want your blood vessels constricted is so that only a …

This fluoride dosage chart is really helpful, especially for parents who want to make informed decisions about their child’s oral health. I usually work with public records and research …