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Bad tooth abscess severe pain how do i releave pain until antibiotics work?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See dentist: Antibiotic should be working in about 3-4 days . But if you have an abscess, it will need to be drained. I hope you are seeing a dentist to have this taken care of.

Answered 1/6/2014

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Abcess pain: Take Ibuprofen along with the antibiotics. This is only temporary and the degree of pain relief depends on the severity of the infection. If the tooth is not treated the pain will return. See your dentist asap for treatment.

Answered 7/6/2015

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Tooth Abcess: Unfortunately, you cannot rely on antibiotics alone to relieve the pain. A dentist has to treat the source of pain as well. You might get lucky and the antibiotics along with some otc pain medication might help, but again, no guarantee of that. I would recommend you see a dentist asap for definitive treatment and rx for stronger pain medication just in case it's necessary.

Answered 7/6/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Dental abscess: won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. You can use take antibiotics to clear the infection or NSAID OTC or Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain control. See a dentist ASAP for assessment and treatment..

Answered 7/6/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Speak to ur dentist: The dentist who examined you and prescribed the antibiotics can also prescribe narcotics if indicated. Give them a call.

Answered 7/7/2015

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