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A member asked:
I read that there are alternatives to antibiotics for a dental abscess when someone is allergic to all antibiotics? what are they?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Antibiotics: There are no really effective alternatives to antibiotics for infections and I have never seen or heard of anyone being allergic to ALL antibiotics. It's just a matter of finding the right one.
Answered 5/8/2014
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See a dentist: to drain the dental abscess. The infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. The antibiotics (Penicillin is the most common) will give you only a temporary relief. See your dentist for examination, x-rays and treatment.
Answered 7/26/2014
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