Question 1

will bactrim or cipro (ciprofloxacin) help an abcessed tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Root canal infections tend to respond better to other antibiotics,  such as amoxicillin, clindamycin,  or azithromycin.  You might get a benefit from the Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or bactrim, but they are not the typically accepted first options.

Question 2

have a periodontal tooth abscess. can i take amoxicillin and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) together to clear the infection until i can have the tooth extracted?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: I strongly recommend that you see a dentist first, have the tooth examined, determine the proper course of treatment, and then take the correct antibiotics. Certain infections require immediate intervention, not just pills. You'll heal faster and be better off in the long run.

Question 3

anxiety at its worst. on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for tooth abscess. jaw hurts, feels kinda swollen in throat. how would i know if its spread to throat and closing?

Accepted Answer

See MD asap: Not my 1st choice of antibiotic. Especially since we can't personally examine you, and know nothing about your medical and dental history, i would recommend that you see a physician (your own pcp, 24/7 emergency medical facility or er of an emergency room) asap. It's always better to be safe than sorry. These things can go downhill quickly. It's also better to have someone drive or accompany you.

Question 4

what if my tooth abscess bursts?

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Thanks for asking!: If the abscess bursts you will be swallowing all the infection and pus with a chance it could spread. Please get treatment. There are cases of people dying from dental abscess as it travels to your brain.

Question 5

what is done for tooth abscess pain?

Accepted Answer

Root Canal: Or extraction are usually the two means of treating an abcess from the tooth. It the abcess is from the gums, than an ind is the treatment of choice with curattage.

Question 6

how do i know i have a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Pain and swelling: Generally you will have pain and swelling  around an abcessed tooth.   This is an infection and it can get worse without treatment so see a dentist  if you are concerned nap out an abcess.

Question 7

symptoms of tooth abscess near crown?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Pain - usually a dull ache that feels 'deeper' that the tooth. Although its worth mentioning many abscesses are painless.
Swelling- usually localized to the aree of the gums around the roots of the affected tooth.
Drainage - a 'pimple' or bump that might produce pus, or not at all.
Pain to touch or biting.

Question 8

how serious can a tooth abscess become?

Accepted Answer

Very: Especially if you have things like diabetes or a poor immune system.  We worry about bacteria from the tooth abscess getting into the bloodstream and causing worse problems.  Please get it checked out!

Question 9

is it possible to die from a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Rare, but yes: Before antibiotics, a tooth abscess was one of the leading causes of death. Obviously antibiotics help in treating infections, but an abscess that breaks into your bloodstream can quickly spread to other parts of your body, tax your immune system, and send you into septic shock. At that point all the antibiotics in the world may not help. Get the abscess treated.

Question 10

please tell me how to cure a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: The only way you will cure your abscess is by going to a dentist and having them evaluate what the cause is and treating it accordingly.  The dentist may decide to put you on antibiotics first and later take care of the cause.

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