Question 1

what can i do for an abscess tooth. until i'm able to go to a dentist.?

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Antibiotics: Your doctor may be able to prescribe antibiotics.

Question 2

what can i do if the meds for an abscessed tooth is not helping with the pain and stopping me from eating?

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Call your dentist: If you call your dentist and explain what is happening, they should be able to do or prescribe something to help.

Question 3

are there any remedies for an abscessed tooth?

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I wouldn't recommend: Approaching a dental abscess with home remedies. This can be a serious problem that requires prompt dental intervention.

Question 4

anyone know any home remedies for an abscessed tooth?

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A dentist: If u want a home remedy, maybe they can make a house call!

Question 5

what are recommended medications for an abscessed tooth?

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See your dentist: Abcesses are infections and must be treated with antibiotics and agressive dental care. Don;t delay even if pain medications make you feel better.

Question 6

please suggest some home remedies for an abscessed tooth.

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See a dentist ASAP: If a tooth is infected or even abscessed, you need have it checked by a dentist as soon as possible.  In some cases, the dentist might just give you some antibiotic pills or rinse to control the infection first and treat it later with root canel or extraction.   In other cases, the dentist may need intervene immediately by doing a extraction or incision & drainage to open the pathway for the pus.

Question 7

please tell me, are there any home remedies for an abscessed tooth?

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Unfortunately no: To remedy the abscess you need to treat the tooth, something that a dentist needs to do. You'll have to make that call to feel better.

Question 8

should i take amoxicillin for an abscessed tooth?

Accepted Answer

You can: If you are not allergic to penicillin then Amoxicillin is a good choice. However, that it not the definitive treatment. You still have to have the underlying problem treated.

Question 9

how much amoxicillin should i take for an abscessed tooth?

Accepted Answer

Depend on the cause: Amoxicillin only provides temporary relief.  You need to schedule an appointment with your dentist to address the cause of the abscessed tooth.  If it is gum abscess, Amoxicillin is fine prior to full mouth debridement.  With tooth abscess, Clindamycin is the drug of choice prior to root canal therapy.

Question 10

which antibiotic does one take specifically for an abscessed tooth?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin: More specifically we prefer a type of penicillin called amoxycillin.  Usually very specific for dental infections, of course if the patient is not allergic to penicillin.

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What are recommended medications for an abscessed tooth?

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