Question 1

what type of antibiotic is needed for a dental abscess? i don't have insurance. which one is the cheapest that would work?

Accepted Answer

Typically : Typically Amoxicillin is given, however you may be dealing with a more serious issue like bone involvement or a deep infection that requires dental surgery. Please re-post this question for the dentists here on avvo.Com and secondly look into free or low cost dental clinics in your area. You really should be seen to avoid any serious complications.
Best of luck.

Question 2

can you tell me about antibiotic to prescribe for a dental abscess?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Antibiotics on their own will not cure a dental abscess. You need to see a dentist to determine the cause of the abscess and then treat it accordingly. Your dentist can than also prescribe the best antibiotic, dose and frequency for you. Merely taking antibiotics may temporarily appear to help, but the problem will surely come back with a vengeance and even worse!

Question 3

what is the best antibiotic for a pregnant woman that has a dental abscess?

Accepted Answer

Dental Abcess: Usually it's safe to use Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) unless you are penicillin allergic. It's most important to see your dentist for definitive treatment and check with your ob-gyn about any prescribed medications.

Question 4

i have bad teeth everyone of them is cracked and broken to the gum line i get frequent abscess and cant afford to have them pulled.. is there anything i can do to help cut down on the tooth abscess forming? i usually take antibiotics when they come

Accepted Answer

Broken Teeth: As you already know, antibiotics will not solve your dental problems. Frequent use of antibiotics is not recommended, and those abscesses can spread to your bloodstream and cause serious problems throughout your body. There is nothing you can do to prevent the infections due to the severity of your decay.  Try Union City Dental Care Center for reduced fees.

Question 5

i have menstruation gingivitis and this time around my teeth didnt hurt before i started they did 3 days in. now i have a tooth abscess on my upper gun causing swelling in my upper lip underneath. i went to the dentist got antibiotics. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

: A gingival abscess is not due to hormonal changes related to your menstruation. An abscess is due to a bacterial infection, either from a periodontal issue or a necrotic tooth nerve. Your prescribing dentist examined you and determined what is causing your swelling. Antibiotics will control the infection until the issue itself is treated.

Question 6

what kind of condition is a dental abscess?

Accepted Answer

Dental abcess: Tricky situation. Periodontitis is tooth pain (irritation of tooth nerve due to caries) . The vast majority of  the time, it  is not a tooth abcess.  If you dont see an obviuos abcess formation on exam, then the only way to diagnosed tooth abcess is by panorax xrays.  Let an oral surgeon diagnose and treat tooth abcess.

Question 7

help i think i have a dental abscess. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Infection: See if your doctor can prescribe you anti biotic and anti inflammatory meds, and have a dentists exam to determine if the tooth worth saving and do root canal or extractions

Question 8

i'm curious as to why won't my dental abscess go away?

Accepted Answer

Source not corrected: Generally a recurrent abscess is from the nerve of a tooth dying (died) and until it is attended to the abscess will not go away, only be contained with antibiotics.  See a dentist asap.

Question 9

i may have a dental abscess. how to find out if it is?

Accepted Answer

Easily...: See your dentist, and he will evaluate your teeth , your gums around it and then take a new radiography/ x-ray . Then you can find out what's going on. Good luck.

Question 10

i think i'm getting a dental abscess. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Dentist: This is something you should not put off or ignore.  The complications with dental abscesses can be disastrous and seeing a dentist is important.  Get better soon.

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What type of antibiotic is needed for a dental abscess? i don't have insurance. which one is the cheapest that would work?

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Can you tell me about antibiotic to prescribe for a dental abscess?

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What is the best antibiotic for a pregnant woman that has a dental abscess?

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I have bad teeth everyone of them is cracked and broken to the gum line i get frequent abscess and cant afford to have them pulled.. is there anything i can do to help cut down on the tooth abscess forming? i usually take antibiotics when they come

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I have menstruation gingivitis and this time around my teeth didnt hurt before i started they did 3 days in. now i have a tooth abscess on my upper gun causing swelling in my upper lip underneath. i went to the dentist got antibiotics. what can i do?

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What kind of condition is a dental abscess?

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Help i think i have a dental abscess. what do i do?

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I'm curious as to why won't my dental abscess go away?

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I may have a dental abscess. how to find out if it is?

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I think i'm getting a dental abscess. what should i do?

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