Question 1

are antibiotic injections used to treat a tooth infections?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Yes, possibly if the infection is severe. However, the antibiotic is more often prescribed to be taken by mouth as most tooth and gum infections are mild. Penicillins are the drug of choice. This family of antibiotics includes amoxicillin, ampicillin. Etc.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

is biaxin (clarithromycin) xl used for tooth infections?

Accepted Answer

Not really: This is not the usual choice for tooth infection, pls see yoir dentist to have a complete evaluation. Biaxin (clarithromycin) is better used for other problems such as sinusitis and bronchitis.

Question 7

are antibiotic injections often used to treat a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Most tooth infections can be cured with oral antibiotics. When they can't, they may need surgery.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

natural ways to prevent a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Brush and floss: The best and most natural way to prevent tooth infection is to work on increasing your oral hygiene practices.  By doing this you can decrease the cause of tooth infections which usually is decay.

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