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Tooth decayed over years until pieces left. gums grew over. now sinking around the pieces. pain. no $. will i be okay for a while with antibiotics?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: The gums grew over the tooth decay and probably block the drainage of the tooth and causing pain. Try to brush hard in the area to establish the drainage even doing so will cause bleeding. Do not worry since bleeding will stop and the area will improve. Put salt in the area also help to establish the drainage. Finally, you may go to local county or city hospital and get it remove for free.
Answered 2/4/2017
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Need to see dentistp: Antibiotics will not cure your infection, only reduce it for a short while and. The remaining bacteria will be more resistant to antibiotics in the future. So you need to get to a dentist. Look for a free clinic, or a dental school whee fees are reduced.
Answered 12/17/2013
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