Plano, TX
A 54-year-old male asked:
I was on 7 days of 875 mg amoxicillin for abscess tooth swelling. today, i got the root canal done for coronal leakage. now there is no swelling or pain. is clindamycin 300 mg needed?
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Dr. Ronald Achonganswered
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 20 years experience
Probably not: It appears that you have no more signs and symptoms. Of course your dentist will need to look at the tooth, the surrounding gum area and an xray to determine this. However, once you have had a root canal to address the abscess and a round of antibiotics the infection should be gone.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 43 years experience
Take as prescribed: When dealing with infection of this kind it is not uncommon to switch antibiotics for maximum results. I would take this as prescribed . No shortcuts. Stay feelng better.
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Dr. Steve Tassoneanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Root canal: Usually not unless swelling comes back. I'm assuming you had rct done and are having crown replaced.
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