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I had a tooth removed now a abscess has appeared above were the tooth was taken out will amoxicillin help?
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Yes: Amoxicillin will work but also abscess is best treated when opened up. I suggest following up with the dentist.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Find the cause.: I would recommend a course of antibiotics, but there is a reason that the infection occurred. Go back to the dentist who extracted it for an evaluation.
Answered 3/26/2013
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