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A member asked:
Clindamycin for tooth infection how fast will it work?
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24-48 hours: Typically it takes 24-48 hours, but it would be a good idea to have a diagnosis. See your dentist or the prescribing doctor for an explanation ; remedy for the problem.
Answered 2/7/2015
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See a dentist: You must treat the source of the infection, not only the symptoms. Therefore, you need to clean out the inside of the tooth to remove the bacteria which is the source of the infection. The antibiotics cannot reach the source of the infection. Ask your dentist for more information.
Answered 3/22/2020
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