Took augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for 7 days then clindamycim for 7 days based on oral surgeon recommendation, still have tooth infection, what's next? see doc soon. tks

Dentistry obviously: either of the antibiotics would be expected to work on mouth infection BUT.. they cannot get all the way into infected tissue and surgical intervention would be required.

Treatment Plan: What exactly is the treatment plan for this tooth? Is the tooth going to be extracted or is it going to be saved with root canal therapy, a post, and a crown? If the tooth is to be saved, then root canal therapy may need to be immediately started to remove the toxins leaching into the bone. An extraction can be performed if the infection is under control. Antibiotics alone may not be the answer.

Dr Sandler and another doctor agreed

See Oral Surgeon: if you rely on antibiotics or other not a definitive treatment, the tooth infection always will come back. Dentist/oral surgeon will treat a tooth infection by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection. Do not delay. See your oral surgeon ASAP. Good luck.

Tooth infection: Step one would be to determine whether or not the tooth is going to be saved and if so what is the recommended treatment which should be started immediately. Antibiotics along with your body's defense mechanism and definitive treatment should get the infection under control. If not, the tooth should be removed asap. Diagnosis may require team effort by Oral Surgeon, GD. Periodontist, Endodontist?

Dr Rhoades agreed