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A member asked:
Can you advise me on getting rid of tooth infection at home?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sorry, no: You cannot treat a decayed, rotten tooth at home. That is the only way you can rid yourself of the infection, and for that you will need to see a local dentist. Make the call.
Answered 3/22/2020
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See a dentist: A tooth infection that is caused by tooth decay can be treated by the dentist only. The longer you wait the deeper the cavity will progress and treatment becomes more costly and possibly more radical. As soon as you develop a toothache or tooth infection, see your dentist immediately.
Answered 3/13/2020
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