Patients will sometimes ask, "Do I really need antibiotics after implant surgery?" Patients will often ask this due to previous adverse drug reactions, such as GI distress or a superinfection, such as a yeast infection. If the implant surgery is simply placing an implant in an old extraction site, antibiotics are often not needed. Using a mouth rinse such as PeridexTM or Stella LifeTM is all that is required. These rinses inhibit bacterial growth topically. However, as the procedures get more complicated, antibiotics are advisable. It is preferred to have faster tooth replacement options that require fewer surgeries. Examples of faster treatment options include placing implants at the time of tooth extraction and performing bone or soft tissue grafting.