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I went to the hospital over my tooth and they gave me some antibiotics that i have to take 4 times a day. will this help until i can see a dentist ?
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Yes and no: If you have an infected tooth, the antibiotics will reduce inflammation and pain symptoms. However, this is only temporary. Antibiotics will not heal a tooth infection. If the tooth is not treated (if you have an abcessed tooth it will most likely require a root canal), the infection and pain will get worse.
Answered 1/20/2014
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POSSIBLY: The antibiotics may help, but often the infection source is inside the tooth and the antibiotics will not have any affect from within. Seeing a dentist is really the best option.
Answered 1/20/2014
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Somewhat: Taking antibiotics for an infection reduces but does not eliminate the possibility of pain and spread of infection. The sooner you see your dentist for treatment, the better.
Answered 1/20/2014
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