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Hi docs, would amoxicillin get rid of tooth abscess?
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NO: You must treat the source of the infection. The antibiotics will only be a temporary solution. A tooth abscess is normally treated with a root canal or extraction and possibly in conjunction with antibiotics.
Answered 12/10/2016
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