Oral Care: Medications

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  • Antibiotics for an abscessed tooth

    03/23/07, Healthwise

    Antibiotics kill bacteria and are used to fight many types of infections. Antibiotics for an abscessed tooth are given in pill (oral) form, usually for a 7- to 10-day period.

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  • Pilocarpine

    04/12/04, Healthwise

    Pilocarpine is an agent that affects the nervous system. Pilocarpine increases saliva secretion in the mouth.

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  • Chlorhexidine gluconate

    12/21/07, Healthwise

    Rinse your mouth with chlorhexidine gluconate after each time you brush and floss your teeth. Do not use before brushing, eating, or drinking.

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  • Nystatin (oral)

    09/01/04, Healthwise

    Nystatin is an antifungal medication.

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  • Cevimeline

    04/22/08, Healthwise

    Before taking cevimeline, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, heart rhythm disorder, angina (chest pain), or a history of heart attack, high blood pressure (hypertension), asthma or other breathing disorder, or a history of kidney or gall sto

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  • Palifermin

    08/11/05, Healthwise

    Palifermin is given as an I .V. (in the vein) infusion for three days before you get chemotherapy and then three days after. Palifermin should not be given to you within 24 hours of your chemotherapy treatment.

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  • Thrush - Medications

    03/10/08, Healthwise

    Thrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a se

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  • Antibiotics/antimicrobials for gum disease

    08/24/07, Healthwise

    Antibiotics kill bacteria. Since plaque contains bacteria, antibiotics will reduce the amount of plaque in your mouth, reversing gum disease and allowing your gums to heal.

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  • Gum Disease - Medications

    08/24/07, Healthwise

    If brushing and flossing aren't effective in reversing gum disease, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics to help fight the infection. Antibiotics can be applied directly on the gums (topical), swallowed as pills or capsules, swi

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  • Tooth Decay - Medications

    07/30/07, Healthwise

    Your dentist may prescribe chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex, Periogard), a prescription mouthwash, to reduce the bacteria that cause tooth decay. He or she may also recommend or prescribe other types of fluoride treatment, such as flu

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