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I have anabcess on my tooth been taking 2000mg amoxicilin 2 times a day for eight days was getting better still taking is coming back any suggegestin?
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See a dentist !: Antibiotics are not going to treat your dental problems... the source of the abscess needs to be addressed. You're spinning your wheels and are setting yourself up for antibiotic resistant organisms and superinfections. Patients trying to treat themselves by self medication rarely if ever get better... make the call before your abscess spreads and you end up in the hospital.
Answered 12/17/2014
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See a dentist: antibiotics alone will not cure an abscessed tooth. You need to see a dentist and have this tooth treated, usually a root canal or extraction are needed. Do not delay. See adentist ASAP.
Answered 12/27/2014
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