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    Do You Really Need Antibiotics After a Tooth Extraction or Oral Surgery?

    Dr Cindy Li, DDSByDr Cindy Li, DDS Hours Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Many patients expect antibiotics after wisdom tooth removal or other oral surgery, but routine use is not recommended for most healthy individuals. Here is what the evidence and Canadian guidance say about when antibiotics are helpful, when they are not, and how to spot warning signs during healing.

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