A member asked:

I have tooth abcesess and have been in antibiotics for 3 weeks. not working. leaking pus lathargic, temp 37.3. pain v.bad. bm rising.what should i do?

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Dentist: You should be seeing a dentist or an oral surgeon. Few abscesses are treatable with antibiotics alone, and require surgical drainage. If this is not done soon you may be faced with bone infection in the underlying jaw tissues, or extension of infection into fascial planes of the neck with potential severe morbidity and mortality. Do this asap.

Answered 1/20/2013

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See your dentist: The dentist who prescribed the antibiotics for you needs to reevaluate your situation.

Answered 2/22/2013

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