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ANTIBIOTICS NOT NECESSARY FOR MOST TOOTHACHES, ACCORDING TO NEW GUIDELINE The American, Dental Association (ADA) has announced a new guideline indicating that in most çases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches. Patients with toothaches are prescribed antibiotics by physicians and dentists to help relieve signs and symptoms and prevent progresion to a more serious condition. However, the new guideline and accompanying systematic ° review find that healthy adults experiencing a toothache are best served not by antibiotics but by dental treatment and, if needed, over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Studies have shown that antibioics, which are designed to stop or low the growth of bacterial infections, don't necessarily help patients experiencing a toothaché. In addition, antibiotics can cause serious ide effects, and overuse has resulted in bacterial strains that are resistant to antibiotics. often The guideline offers example scenarios when antibiotics may be prescribed for a toothache. When dental treatment is not immediately available and the patient has signs ánd symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodés, or extreme fatigue, antibiotics may be appropriate. But in mot cases when adults have a toothache and access to dental treatment, antibiotics may actually do more harm than good. Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-663-0554 SM-CL1772688 ANTIBIOTICS NOT NECESSARY FOR MOST TOOTHACHES, ACCORDING TO NEW GUIDELINE The American, Dental Association (ADA) has announced a new guideline indicating that in most çases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches. Patients with toothaches are prescribed antibiotics by physicians and dentists to help relieve signs and symptoms and prevent progresion to a more serious condition. However, the new guideline and accompanying systematic ° review find that healthy adults experiencing a toothache are best served not by antibiotics but by dental treatment and, if needed, over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Studies have shown that antibioics, which are designed to stop or low the growth of bacterial infections, don't necessarily help patients experiencing a toothaché. In addition, antibiotics can cause serious ide effects, and overuse has resulted in bacterial strains that are resistant to antibiotics. often The guideline offers example scenarios when antibiotics may be prescribed for a toothache. When dental treatment is not immediately available and the patient has signs ánd symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodés, or extreme fatigue, antibiotics may be appropriate. But in mot cases when adults have a toothache and access to dental treatment, antibiotics may actually do more harm than good. Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-663-0554 SM-CL1772688