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Have swelling&pain on my tooth,dentist prescribed amoxicillin&mefenamic acid for 7days. is that correct,should i wait for a week if i need extraction?
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Infection: Your dentist gave you medications to control your infection and pain. We don't know how extensive your problem is since you have not been examined. If possible, it is best for the infection to be under control before the extraction. Discuss your concerns with your dentist.
Answered 4/28/2020
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See a dentist ASAP: If you rely on antibiotics and not a definitive treatment, the infection will come back. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection. Do not delay. Good luck.
Answered 9/29/2017
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