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How long does a tooth abscess last
A female asked:

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Are : Are you being treated by a dentist or are you self medicating? The infection may never resolve without treatment, so it's tough to say how long you wi... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Until treated: It takes 24-48 hrs until the antibiotic gets to the tissues and starts working to decrease swelling. However the abscess won't resolve until the tooth... Read More
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Dr. Jonathan Richardsanswered
Dentistry - Endodontics 20 years experience
Maybe never, but...: Tooth abscesses originate from dead/diseased tissue within the bad tooth, which leads to an infection in the surrounding supporting bone (abscess). A... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:

Dr. Lyndon Tayloranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Go to your dentist: I'm not a denist, but it is never advisable to neglect your oral health. Abscesses in your mouth can shower bacteria to your heart causing endocardi... Read More
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
YES!: Just because you can't detect pus does not mean that the infection disappeared. And you can have a major acute flare up at any time. Chronic infecti... Read More
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Why are you waiting?: You are about four months late in making a dental appointment. The abscess will not resolve on its own. Please call a dentist for an appointment ASAP.... Read More
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old male asked:

Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Whenever you want: Alcohol won't interfere with clindamycin or your abscess. You didn't need to avoid alcohol (in moderation) during treatment. Of course heavy drinking ... Read More
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1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old male asked:

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Yes: Take the Lomotil half way between doses of the antibiotic.
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169 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 56-year-old female asked:

Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
A periapical tooth abcess is sepsis but I think it's localized in your case with no relationship to leg & foot pain. More description of this pai... Read More
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Reviewed Sep 16, 2022
A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Lawrence Kessleranswered
Periodontics 58 years experience
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 ... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Theodore Ritotaanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
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 w... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:

A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
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 i... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jonathan Richardsanswered
Dentistry - Endodontics 20 years experience
Symptoms: Pain - usually a dull ache that feels 'deeper' that the tooth. Although its worth mentioning many abscesses are painless.
Swelling- usually localized... Read More
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
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 ... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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