New Association Guideline Published in JADA Advises Against Prescribing Antibiotics for Most Dental Pain, Swelling
Antibiotics are not needed to manage most dental pain and intraoral swelling associated with pulpal and periapical infections, according to a new guideline from the American Dental Association published the November issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The guideline, "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline on Antibiotic Use for the Urgent Management of Pupal- and Periapical-Related Dental Pain and Intraoral Swelling: A Report from the American Dental Association," advises against using antibiotics for most pulpal and periapical conditions and instead recommends only the use of dental treatment and, if needed, over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
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