Question 1

levaquin (levofloxacin) for a tooth infection? the clindamycin is not working, been on it for 6 days. i know levaquin (levofloxacin) is not the first choice, but i'm desperate.

Accepted Answer

Dental care needed: Antibiotics are a bandaid for dental infections. They can keep it from spreading, but to fix the problem you need to get the infection drained and usually the tooth needs to be removed. If the clindamycin wasn't helping, a different antibiotic is not likely to do any better. Please see a dentist.

Question 2

is levaquin (levofloxacin) uswd for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Can be: But there are many other antibiotics that would be be the drugs of choice first.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

is levaquin (levofloxacin) the right antibiotic for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

No: The standard of care for tooth infection is penicillin
however with patient that are allergic to penicillin and sulfa and clindamycin
levaquin can be an alternative option.

Question 4

what are the warning signs that a tooth infection has spread?

Accepted Answer

Usually swelling: Whenever a tooth has an infection, you need to see a dentist to treat the cause of the problem.

Antibiotics may treat the symptoms but not the cause.

Question 5

could a tooth infection/abscess pain come and go?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can: It is not always continuous.

Question 6

what are the negative effects of prolongued tooth infection?

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Infection: Delay of treatment will cause pain, swelling, fever, and loss of tooth. Untreated tooth infection can also be life threatening.

Question 7

can a tooth infection cause a cataract?

Accepted Answer

No: Infections on the face are common (for instance pimples and styes) with no effect on the interior of the eyes which are well protected from such things.  Hopefully your dentist can help with your tooth infection but you needn't rush to the ophthalmologist.

Question 8

can a tooth infection affect the heart?

Accepted Answer

Infection: There is a lot of new evidence that links oral health to cardiac health. Any infection in the body is not a good thing,  the body is connected so the possibility of an oral infection affecting the rest of the body is possible, including the heart. See a dentist and have the infection treated, not just with abx but by treating the cause.

Question 9

could amoxicillin work for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

It could...: But it won't cure your problem. Speak to your dentist to be sure of exactly what treatment you need. Antibiotics do not treat decayed or abscessed teeth, just the symptoms.

Question 10

is sulfamethoxazole good for tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Not especially: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) or Clindamycin would be better choices.

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Levaquin (levofloxacin) for a tooth infection? the clindamycin is not working, been on it for 6 days. i know levaquin (levofloxacin) is not the first choice, but i'm desperate.

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Could a tooth infection/abscess pain come and go?

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