Question 1

4 infected teeth pulled on tues. today i still have very sore and swollen lymph nodes on the same side of my neck. on augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) still. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No: Pain is to be expected following extraction of 4 teeth. The swollen lymph nodes indicate your body is fighting off the infection.

Question 2

taken amox tr-k for an issue and it ended up giving me a tooth ache, do i stop taking it or continue to. the tooth is bad but had no tooth ache until ?

Accepted Answer

Not cause: The antibiotic will not cause a toothache.  If you have a bad tooth, it can become symptomatic at any time.  You have just been lucky that it did not hurt you prior to this time.  May the pain from the other issue way distracting you from your tooth pain.  See your dentist.

Question 3

when taking amoxicillin for a tooth ache,is it normal to have a major increase in pain for the first few days?

Accepted Answer

Major Pain-Red Flag?: In most people, a significant increase in pain could indicate worsening infection.  In people being treated for oral infections, a significant increase in pain despite being treated with antibiotics may indicate a location of infection that the antibiotic cannot reach (a tooth abscess, for example). These should be drained by a health profession (physician, dentist, etc.)

Question 4

i'm going to india on feb 2. my doctor perscribed mefloquine for me to take. but i have a tooth ache. another doctor perscribed amoxicillin be taken. which one should i take?

Accepted Answer

Fix it: Don't travel w/ a tooth ache. Once you get on a plane, the pressure changes can increase the severity of the pain.
Get the diagnosis of the pains cause, and have it treated before you go to india!
you don't want your trip ruined by neglecting to see a dentist.
I highly recommend an endodontist!

Question 5

hi.  i have a tooth ache / tooth infection and i am trying to nurse it til i can make it to a dentist.  i found some amoxicillin i had from before 500 mg.  can i just take 1 or 2 pills per day 1 in morning and 1 at night till i can get to them in a few da

Accepted Answer

3 Times a day ok: 3X daily is ok for amoxacillin.

Question 6

feel a sensation in my throat. i have an abscess tooth being treated by augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) could this be my anxiety getting the best of me or a actual problem?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Anxiety can certainly cause difficulties in swallowing.  An allergic reaction to the antibiotic would involve itching, tingling, swelling in the throat, mouth and/or lips.  Are you having any trouble breathing?  If so then I would be evaluated by a doctor.  Better to be safe in this situation.

Question 7

can i take amox-clav 875-125 for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

YES: unless you are allergic to this medication.

Question 8

amox clav 875is it good for tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Could be...: ... but taking an antibiotic will not solve your tooth and/or gum problem. See a local dentist for definitive care.

Question 9

mild tooth absess. dr prescribed augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 2g at once and 1g to be taken twice per day for the next 6 days. isn't dosage too high?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Follow your dentist's advice. If you have any concerns you should really be discussing them with your dentist.

Question 10

hello, i have been taking sulfamethoxazole for a bad tooth infection but it not doing job so i'm switching to amox-clav 875-125. do you think this ant?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Antibiotics are specific in the bacteria they work on. It's important that you see a dentist to have the tooth evaluated and treated, since the antibiotic alone won't solve your problem, but rather prolong the inevitable, a dental visit. Please make the call.

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4 infected teeth pulled on tues. today i still have very sore and swollen lymph nodes on the same side of my neck. on augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) still. should i worry?

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Taken amox tr-k for an issue and it ended up giving me a tooth ache, do i stop taking it or continue to. the tooth is bad but had no tooth ache until ?

A member asked:

When taking amoxicillin for a tooth ache,is it normal to have a major increase in pain for the first few days?

A member asked:

I'm going to india on feb 2. my doctor perscribed mefloquine for me to take. but i have a tooth ache. another doctor perscribed amoxicillin be taken. which one should i take?

A member asked:

Hi. i have a tooth ache / tooth infection and i am trying to nurse it til i can make it to a dentist. i found some amoxicillin i had from before 500 mg. can i just take 1 or 2 pills per day 1 in morning and 1 at night till i can get to them in a few da

A member asked:

Feel a sensation in my throat. i have an abscess tooth being treated by augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) could this be my anxiety getting the best of me or a actual problem?

A member asked:

Can i take amox-clav 875-125 for a tooth infection?

A member asked:

Amox clav 875is it good for tooth infection?

A member asked:

Mild tooth absess. dr prescribed augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 2g at once and 1g to be taken twice per day for the next 6 days. isn't dosage too high?

A member asked:

Hello, i have been taking sulfamethoxazole for a bad tooth infection but it not doing job so i'm switching to amox-clav 875-125. do you think this ant?

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