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What is the best antibiotic for dental abcess if i have no response with amoxicilline (resistance) .and i need something safe during pregnancy?

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Z pack: Let your dr prescribe ezethromax 250 mg. You start with two the first day and one daily till finish..

Answered 1/2/2014

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Clindamycin : Dental abscess mostly caused by anaerobic bacteria , which can be treated effectively by Clindamycin 300 mg every eight hours providing that your obstetrician have knowledge and gave you clearance to take it.. Good luck :).

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dental treatment: The best therapy is that of proper dental therapy to address the source of the infection--not medication. In absence of immediate dental therapy or to assist in control of the infection, your dentist must choose an antibiotic appropriate to the site and most likely bacterial source. Obviously, you must seek counsel from your dentist first--asap when there is swelling.

Answered 1/3/2014

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Best antibiotic: As dr sandler noted we as dentists all know the pecking order of antibiotics to tackle a dental abscess, but in pregnancy the risk factors have to take precedence and that is where it becomes necessary to get you OB invloved. The problem becaomes not whether we can irradicate your infection as much as it lies in what is best for your baby.

Answered 1/27/2015

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