Antibiotics, tooth extraction

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Hi everyone,

I've been pretty busy so I haven't posted in a really long time, but I still

love to read the wealth of information that many people on this list have.

Anyway, while we're on the subject of antibiotics... I was scheduled for a root

canal, (although I have heard varying opinions on root canals)however, I

experienced some problems with my insurance, and after the long wait for my

insurance to get back to me, the dentist decided that it got worse and would be

better to have 2 teeth extracted. I was told I would be able to choose if I

wanted regular anasthesia or to be put to sleep. However, when I mentioned it to

the specialist who will be doing it, he pretty much said he's going to put me to

sleep because it would be better for him.He didn't really seem too concerned

with if I felt comfortable with that option or not.

To make a long story short, I know this will be very painful, and I will

probably be prescribed antibiotics. Has anyone been in this situation before,

and successfully used something other than antibiotics to try to fight against

possible infection after an extraction. Also, anyone know of any somewhat

natural alternatives to slighten lesson the pain. I have heard clove root helps

a little sometimes....

Thanks

Liz in NY