Filling came out/broken tooth & in a lot of pain. is there an otc antibiotic i can take while i wait for my appt next wk to avoid further infection?

NO: Antibiotics require a prescription. Analgesics like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil may help alleviate some of the inflammation and pain but your doctor needs to write a script if you need antibiotics. Good luck

No: I am unaware of an antibiotic you could take over the counter for your condition. Sounds unreasonable that you have to wait to get this problem corrected. Most dentists will have emergency slots they can see you in, or at the least start you on an antibiotic. Some dentist will not Rx meds without seeing you, and will tell you to call PCP...so call your Primary Doc if that's the case for Rx meds.

See any dentist: Most dental pain is caused by inflammation. Antibiotics are not necessary in many cases. Take NSAIDs or Tylenol (acetaminophen) every 4-6 hours. Even if a pain reliever alleviates your symptoms, you should still see a dentist for evaluation and treatment.

No: You need tosee dentist asap. You can try an otc apin reliever if no contraindications.

See or call your Dr: You should seek emergency or urgent dental care elsewhere if your current Dr is not available. Antibiotics need to be prescribed by your Dr. Meanwhile buy oil of clove ( vitamin shop), soak a cotton pellet and place in cavity. Oil of glove contains Eugenol, highly used by dentist as a sedative.

Infection ?: How do you even know if you are infected? Pain does not necessarily mean infection. Have your appointment moved up or call the dentist you have an appointment with for further guidance.

No OTC antibiotics: Call your dentist today and see what can be done for you on an emergency basis. There is not an OTC antibiotic. You can take an OTC pain reliever. Keep the area as clean as you can until you see the dentist.

No: Dental treatment cures tooth infection (root canal or extraction). Antibiotics control spread of infection, but they are by prescription, not OTC. Know also that antibiotics are not pain killers, that's a separate group of medications. Call your Dentist, try to get an appointment sooner. Ask Dentist to prescribe meds to tide you over, and take them EXACTLY as directed.