A 22-year-old female asked:
i've been putting small drops of iodine tincture on tooth abcess until i can see the dentist. it seems to take the swelling down. is this effective?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Stephen Gordon answered
42 years experience Dentistry
No, stop this: Do not place tincture of iodine in your mouth. Elemental iodine is toxic.
There is no home cure for dental abscesses and there is no reason to delay seeing a dentist. Set an appointment asap.
Answered on Dec 10, 2013
Dr. Kenneth Grossman answered
43 years experience Endodontics
No tincture of Iodin: This is not to be used in the mouth. It cannot get to the tooth abscess, which is located at the ends of the roots in bone.
What is needed for a tooth abscess is an antibiotic and more importantly, a visit to your endodontist.
Answered on Sep 15, 2013
Dr. Kayvon Javid answered
19 years experience Dentistry
No. : Don't waist your time. You need to see dentist as soon as possible.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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