Question 1

hi docs, would amoxicillin get rid of tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

NO: You must treat the source of the infection.
The antibiotics will only be a temporary solution.
A tooth abscess  is normally treated with a root canal or extraction and possibly in conjunction with 
antibiotics.

Question 2

a dental abscess  on my gum in the far back .. its hard to swallow and chew .. how  can i pop and get rid of it?  until i get to my dentist  appointme

Accepted Answer

Call your dentist: Try to have your appointment moved up or at least be put on antibiotics to help control the infection.

Question 3

can you get rid of an abscess without going to dentist as i am terrified of them also tooth has already been removed?

Accepted Answer

Sorry: Sounds like you had a tough time at the dentist's office.  If the extraction site is still infected after an extraction, something is wrong, and it is unlikely to get better on its own.  Find a caring, compassionate dentist for an opinion.

Question 4

is pulpitis & tooth abscess the same thing, if not which one is more dangerous? how long is to long to wait to get treatment for either one? thanks

Accepted Answer

Pulpitis: is a non infected inflammation of the contents of the tooth and generally means the tooth is injured or a cavity has reached a depth where infection is beginning. An abscess occurs when pulpitis is not treated (root canal treatment) Hope this is helpful and will follow for my dental colleague's answers to this question..
Dr Z

Question 5

my dentist couldn't do anything about my tooth abscess. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See Endodontist: please clarify what you mean. Did he examine you? Give you advice that did not resolve the problem? Treat you and not resolve the problem?
If you have doubts about your dentist, get a second opinion from an Endodontist!

Question 6

have a tooth abscess for a week now. do i continue with home remedies or go to dentist? swelling is way down with a little  redness.
have no pain.

Accepted Answer

Go to Dentist!: An abscess might go down after some "home remedies ", but ultimately the source of infection and the infection itself are still present, just not acute! For a real cure, you need to see the dentist for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment! Don't wait for the infection to become life threatening, seek out treatment now!

Question 7

what type of dentist should you see for a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

General: Any general dentist should be able to help you with that care however an abcess mean you will either need the tooth removed or a root canal and crown so you may need to see an oral surgeon or endodontist as well.  1st stop, general dentist for at least antibiotic and pain med.  Good luck.

Question 8

feels like i have a tooth abscess, is tomorrow soon enough to see the dentist?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Yes see your dentist as soon as possible. In the meantime use a little salt and water to try and get the abscess to drain. Dont delay seeing the dentist as you dont want drainige thru your body of the infection and bacteria.

Question 9

will my tooth abscess be okay until i can see a dentist?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Don't wait too long to see a dentist. The longer you wait to more chances you are going to lose that tooth.

Question 10

i developed tooth abscess 3 days ago. i'll see a dentist in another 3 days. do you think it is ok to wait until then or i have to see him earlier?

Accepted Answer

Should be OK: It should be ok to wait a couple of days, if all you have is pain at the site.  If you start developing other symptoms such as fever or much worsening pain, i would get seen asap.

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Hi docs, would amoxicillin get rid of tooth abscess?

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A dental abscess on my gum in the far back .. its hard to swallow and chew .. how can i pop and get rid of it? until i get to my dentist appointme

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Can you get rid of an abscess without going to dentist as i am terrified of them also tooth has already been removed?

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Is pulpitis & tooth abscess the same thing, if not which one is more dangerous? how long is to long to wait to get treatment for either one? thanks

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My dentist couldn't do anything about my tooth abscess. what can i do?

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Have a tooth abscess for a week now. do i continue with home remedies or go to dentist? swelling is way down with a little redness. have no pain.

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What type of dentist should you see for a tooth abscess?

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Feels like i have a tooth abscess, is tomorrow soon enough to see the dentist?

A member asked:

Will my tooth abscess be okay until i can see a dentist?

A member asked:

I developed tooth abscess 3 days ago. i'll see a dentist in another 3 days. do you think it is ok to wait until then or i have to see him earlier?

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