Question 1

which online antibiotics get rid of my tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

See a Dentist: Self treatment is even a "bad idea" for even us, as physician's, let alone a "lay person" please see a dentist or oral surgeon who may need to drain the abscess first.

Question 2

hi docs, would amoxicillin get rid of tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

NO: You must treat the source of the infection.
The antibiotics will only be a temporary solution.
A tooth abscess  is normally treated with a root canal or extraction and possibly in conjunction with 
antibiotics.

Question 3

i am 32 year old male. i take 10 antibiotic pills with codeine in to sooth my back pains. ive recently started to get tooth abscess frequently. about ?

Accepted Answer

Tooth Abscess: You'll need to see a local dentist to treat the affected teeth. Antibiotics will not restore a decayed tooth. Please seek out care before your teeth become unrestorable.

Question 4

is pulpitis & tooth abscess the same thing, if not which one is more dangerous? how long is to long to wait to get treatment for either one? thanks

Accepted Answer

Pulpitis: is a non infected inflammation of the contents of the tooth and generally means the tooth is injured or a cavity has reached a depth where infection is beginning. An abscess occurs when pulpitis is not treated (root canal treatment) Hope this is helpful and will follow for my dental colleague's answers to this question..
Dr Z

Question 5

can the antibiotic cephalexin cure a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Cephalexin a cure??: The short answer to this question is no. The antibiotics will help get your tooth abcess under control. However, it will not cure the cause of your abcess. The Cephalexin will reduce the swelling and the amount of bacteria in the area, but will not cure your abcess. Once you go off the antibiotics, in a short time the abcess will most likely reoccur. See your dentist!

Question 6

i had a tooth abscess-just had a root canal yesterday. i am still having some dizziness-could this be related to the tooth? i am on day 7 of an antibiotic. a lot of the other symptoms have gotten better-but not the dizziness?

Accepted Answer

: Dizziness, whether vertigo or lightheadedness, could be related to the procedure itself or medication. I'd give this a few more days to resolve, but if no gradual improvement, see your physician for examination and testing. I hope you'll be able to rest up, drink adequate amounts of fluids &amp; eat properly during this observation period.

Question 7

might clindamycin be a strong enough antibiotic for a tooth abscess that has spread to my face and neck, and beyond?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If this is the case, we recommend you be seen asap for an evaluation.  Depending on when you started the antibiotic, you may already be behind the ability of an oral antibiotic to be effective and may need IV medication. Additionally, it may be necessary to drain the abscess in order to remove infection and allow the antibiotic to be effective. Thanks.

Question 8

how long can a tooth abscess go without treatment?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Unfortunately, there is no set answer on this. Everyone responds differently to the infection process. It is strongly advised to have this type of problem attended to as soon as you possibly can to prevent the infection from spreading and causing some serious illness.

Question 9

i have a tooth abscess but i am too ill to receive treatment. how urgent is it?

Accepted Answer

??Too ill??: Doesn't make too much sense- unless the tooth abscess is addressed, it can  develop into a blood infection or even worse, a meningitis - if it hurts like heck, you feel ill, and have some other signs such as night sweats or fever, get to the ed immediately. Since your case is complicated, it would be more appropriate to ask your doctor now,  rather than posing your question in this venue.

Question 10

if your taking an antibotic for a tooth abscess can it still spread to your neck and brain.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The reason you are taking an antibiotic is to kill all of the bacteria causing your infection. So that should not happen. But all antibiotics are not effective against all infections.  If your pain and swelling are increasing, this means the antibiotic you are taking is not working against your infection.  Call your dentist asap and  let them know this and the antibiotic will be changed.

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I am 32 year old male. i take 10 antibiotic pills with codeine in to sooth my back pains. ive recently started to get tooth abscess frequently. about ?

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Is pulpitis & tooth abscess the same thing, if not which one is more dangerous? how long is to long to wait to get treatment for either one? thanks

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Can the antibiotic cephalexin cure a tooth abscess?

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I had a tooth abscess-just had a root canal yesterday. i am still having some dizziness-could this be related to the tooth? i am on day 7 of an antibiotic. a lot of the other symptoms have gotten better-but not the dizziness?

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Might clindamycin be a strong enough antibiotic for a tooth abscess that has spread to my face and neck, and beyond?

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How long can a tooth abscess go without treatment?

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I have a tooth abscess but i am too ill to receive treatment. how urgent is it?

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