Question 1

what kind of antibiotic can i get to treat tooth infection over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Antibiotics are not available OTC as Rx has to be tailored to your need, therefore must be prescribed by a Dentist.  Antibiotics do NOT cure dental infections, only limit the spread into other organ systems, and infection will come roaring back once you come off the Meds.  To cure a Dental Infection requires Dental Treatment (root canal or extraction).  See a Dentist ASAP.

Question 2

i have a tooth infection will bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds help? i have an appt. next week on tuesday i tried over-the-counter stuff then i found the bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) will it help?

Accepted Answer

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) : Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is not an antibiotic normally used for infections of the mouth, since it kills bacteria not normally associated with oral infections.

You should call the office you have an appointment with and ask for a prescription to hold you over until your appointment.

Question 3

what kind of anti biotic is usually perscribed for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin: If you have no drug allergies this is the most basic antibiotic used for most bacterial mouth infections.

Question 4

which antibotic is good for a tooth infection? im on augmentan is penicillin better?

Accepted Answer

Augmetin is perfect: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is my preferred antibiotic. Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is a synthetic penicillin and the better choice. Clindamycin is also an excellent choice.

Question 5

i have a av block and yesterday got given antiboitic amoxicillin for tooth infection. it's a small dose 250g 3 times a day. can i take them?

Accepted Answer

Assuming you: Are not allergic to the penicillin family of antibiotics, you should have little concern with the prescribed medication, even w pregnancy. Check with your ob, but i'm sure it's probably ok.

Question 6

have a tooth infection in a molar, saw a dentist, he prescribed pain killers and amoxicillin. it's been 12 hours since i started the anti biotics, sti?

Accepted Answer

Needs more time: It will take a few days for this to improve; no antibiotic works in only 12 hours. No STI causes tooth infections or pain. If you have other symptoms like penile discharge, painful urination, or genital sores or bumps, or if at risk for STI, get checked. But not because of the dental problem. Check back with the dentist if the tooth problem continues.

Question 7

i took antibiotics for tooth infection for 10 days. stopped 2 days ago, now i have pain in other tooth spreading to face.  is this another infection?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Regardless of what stage of treatment you are at, any level of swelling is not "normal". Whether you are not on antibiotics or not, it would be best to contact your treating dentist for specific professional advise with your condition.

Question 8

i have been on 2 different antibiotics for tooth infection. now i have pus pockets in my throat. was on amoxicillen, now on clindimiacin?

Accepted Answer

Tooth infection: Antibiotics will reduce spread of tooth infection as long as you take them, but will not eliminate the infection.  To do that the tooth must be treated (root canal or extraction).  Please return to your Dentist for guidance.

Question 9

vaginal odor after antibiotics for tooth infection  and yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

That's very possible: Antibiotics often cause a yeast infection.

Question 10

im on keflex for tooth infection for last 5 days. its still hurting. does that mean its not working?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: Dental infections can take a while to subside. What procedure was performed? The dentist who is treating you and prescribed the antibiotics should be consulted to have that area reevaluated.

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What kind of antibiotic can i get to treat tooth infection over the counter?

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I have a tooth infection will bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds help? i have an appt. next week on tuesday i tried over-the-counter stuff then i found the bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) will it help?

A member asked:

What kind of anti biotic is usually perscribed for a tooth infection?

A member asked:

Which antibotic is good for a tooth infection? im on augmentan is penicillin better?

A member asked:

I have a av block and yesterday got given antiboitic amoxicillin for tooth infection. it's a small dose 250g 3 times a day. can i take them?

A member asked:

Have a tooth infection in a molar, saw a dentist, he prescribed pain killers and amoxicillin. it's been 12 hours since i started the anti biotics, sti?

A member asked:

I took antibiotics for tooth infection for 10 days. stopped 2 days ago, now i have pain in other tooth spreading to face. is this another infection?

A member asked:

I have been on 2 different antibiotics for tooth infection. now i have pus pockets in my throat. was on amoxicillen, now on clindimiacin?

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Vaginal odor after antibiotics for tooth infection and yeast infection?

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Im on keflex for tooth infection for last 5 days. its still hurting. does that mean its not working?

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