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A member asked:
How long does it take for a tooth infection swelling to go down, after starting antibiotics?
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24 to 48 hours: You should notice an improvement within 48 hours.
Answered 4/3/2019
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It depends: It depends on severity of infection and the type of bacteria involved in the infection.
Answered 10/3/2016
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I day to 1 week: If you have the correct antibiotic it can be very quick. With the wrong antibiotic it will take a long time. Amoxicillin is good for approximately 75% of the bacteria. Adding Metronidazole (flagyl) takes that up to 99%. Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) also gets 99% of the bacteria.
Answered 6/9/2018
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