I'd like to add an even more important question in front of antibiotics. Should you get a CBCT or 3D X-ray that will enable to dentist or oral surgeon to avoid damage to your mandibular dental nerve (the inferior alveolar nerve). I've discovered that many dental malpractice cases claim negligent damage leading to chronic pain and numbness. I encourage readers of this article to also read my Scribd article at http://www.scribd.com/doc/9943517/Pre.... nobarking