Question 1

dentist prescribed penicillin vk 500mg for multiple tooth abscess. will the potassium lower my bp too low? i take zoloft, (sertraline)  clonapin, and carvedilol.

Accepted Answer

No: no, you should be just fine.

general side effects = The most common reactions to oral penicillin are nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and black hairy tongue.

Question 2

how to know when a tooth is abscessed?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: You will usually notice a swelling around the gums and when pressed, it will likely cause pain or discharge pus.

Question 3

what is an abscess tooth?

Accepted Answer

Infection: There are 2 types of abscesses. The first and most common is a peri- apical or root canal abscess occurring from an infected pulp(nerve) inside the tooth. The other is the periodontal or gum abscess occurring in an infected gum pocket next to the tooth.
Both can cause pain and swelling when they fill with pus.

Question 4

what does a abscess baby tooth look like?

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Often Swelling: Often, if there is an abscess, there will be swelling around the tooth.  There may also be some drainage.  If you suspect an abscess, see your dentist right away.

Question 5

can swishing with peroxide help an abscess tooth?

Accepted Answer

No: Swishing would have a topical effect, while an abscess originates deep inside a tooth or in the bone supporting the tooth.  Peroxide would have minimal effect on the abscess, and could actually irritate the mucosa of the mouth instead.

Question 6

abscess on infected tooth popped, is it okay to eat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can eat.  You may have less pain now that the accessed popped but you still have  the infection.  It still needs treatment.  It is not a good thing to let this infection continue, your immune system is being overworked.  See a dentist about this asap.

Question 7

help please! is extracting an abscess tooth dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Depending on the size and location of the abcess, it may be advantageous to take antibiotic to treat the infection prior to extraction. Frequently, it is fine to extract a tooth that is abcessed. Your dentist can determine what is in your best interest for your specific situation. Don't worry!

Question 8

can you tell me what could i do for a severe abscess tooth?

Accepted Answer

Call Dentist: There is absolutely nothing you can do on your own to treat that problematic tooth. Call a dentist asap before the swelling and pain become intolerable.

Question 9

how many days does it take for the swelling to go down if tooth has abscess?

Accepted Answer

It might not: Only treatment will eliminate the infection once a tooth is abscessed.  The tooth needs a root canal or needs to be removed.

Question 10

had abscess tooth  for two weeks won't go away is this dangerous and what do i need to do?

Accepted Answer

RCT or debridement: If it is an endo abscess (nerve hurts), root canal must be performed on the tooth.  If it is a periodontal abscess, good scaling and root planing (debridement) should be done.  Eliminate the cause of abscess (poor occlusion, eliminate area of food impaction).  Even though it usually isnot dangerous, abscess could be painful and should be treated asap to avoid damage to surrounding bone.

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Dentist prescribed penicillin vk 500mg for multiple tooth abscess. will the potassium lower my bp too low? i take zoloft, (sertraline) clonapin, and carvedilol.

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How to know when a tooth is abscessed?

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What is an abscess tooth?

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What does a abscess baby tooth look like?

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Can swishing with peroxide help an abscess tooth?

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Abscess on infected tooth popped, is it okay to eat?

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Help please! is extracting an abscess tooth dangerous?

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Can you tell me what could i do for a severe abscess tooth?

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How many days does it take for the swelling to go down if tooth has abscess?

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Had abscess tooth for two weeks won't go away is this dangerous and what do i need to do?

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