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.
Answered 9/16/2012
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None get rid of: Not sure what an online antibiotic is. No antibiotics will get rid of a tooth abscess but will slow its progression and decrease the inflammation until you can get definitive treatment of extraction or a root canal. Common dental antibiotics are penicillin, amoxicillin, and clindamycin.
Answered 12/19/2014
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See your dentist...: A tooth abscess is not cured by antibiotics. The cause must be addressed. If the cause is not addressed the infection can become very serious. Please see a dentist to treat this well and to prevent something serious. I realize you may be wanting to save effort, time, and money. However, an abscess requires professional attention.
Answered 1/25/2014
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None: Antibiotics will not get rid of a tooth abscess. You need to see a dentist for treatment. The dentist may prescribe an antibiotic to temporarily control the infection to allow him/her to treat you. In the numbing of the tooth for treatment, too much infection may prevent the anesthetic from working well and keeping you pain free.
Answered 8/21/2013
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