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Abcess tooth 3-4 wks. on 3rd diff antibiotic. wbc was 20, 000 5 days ago at er when i was put on new rx. pain terrible. dds appt not 4 2 wks. advice?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Emergency room: With this kind of dental infection and turning chronic dental abscess you need immediate attention , you can go to er or dental clinics for treatment and cure..
Answered 4/9/2016
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Oral surgeon: Definitely would see an oral surgeon asap or get to emergency department to get treated. Infection could be spreading.
Answered 2/2/2015
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See somebody soon: Whatever you hasve is not getting better. Obviously the antibiotics are not working. Get treatment asap.
Answered 9/28/2016
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