How long does a tooth abscess last

Question 1

How long does a tooth abscess last? i have a hole in tooth so it's draining, and i take 500mg of amoxicillin twice a day. just started taking the antibiotics last night. when should the swelling in my gums/face go down?

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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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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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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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Question 2

I got a tooth abscess about 4 months ago and it hurt and swelled and had pus that would come out if i squeezed or pushed on it....for the last 2-3 months it is still there but no pus and it is really hard now...should i be concerned???

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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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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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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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Question 3

Taking clindamycin 300 mg - 7 days after starting with iv for tooth abscess which has been pulled. tomorrow is my last pill, when is it safe to drink?

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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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Question 4

I am taking 300 mgs of clindamycin 3 times per day for the last 3-days for a bad tooth abscess. can i take lomotil 3-hours before i go to my oral surgeon to have the tooth abscess drained? i am going tomorrow, monday, may 3. i need an answer fast.

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Yes: Take the Lomotil half way between doses of the antibiotic.

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Question 5

Have a tooth abscess being treated for it. but ive devolved leg and foot pain the last day or so. im also tired. can this be signs of sepsis? or is it in my head. i dont have a fever my bp is normal, normal 02 levels do you have to have a fever?

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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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Question 6

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 ... Read More

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Question 7

What is done for tooth abscess pain?

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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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Question 8

How do i know i have a tooth abscess?

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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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Question 9

Symptoms of tooth abscess near crown?

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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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Question 10

How serious can a tooth abscess become?

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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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