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A member asked:
Have got bad tooth infection, been on antibiotics for 3 days but pain traveling to hole side of face and neck now, should i go to emergency dentist?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Absolutely: Were these antibiotics prescribed by a dentist for this specific problem? Not all antibiotics are the same, so something out of your medicine cabinet may not only be expired but useless for a tooth abscess. In addition, antibiotics won't fix your dental problem, they only treat the symptoms. Be seen ASAP before the pain becomes unbearable.
Answered 4/29/2015
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See a dentist ASAP: The tooth infection won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your body. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection. Do not delay. Good luck.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Yes, go: If the pain is radiating that far , especially your neck, this requires immediate attention. See the Oral Surgeon ASAP, or get to the ER if after hours. Good Luck.
Answered 3/2/2015
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