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A 56-year-old female asked:

I have been on amox / k clav 875-125 for 5 days 2 times a day for a erupt exposed root in my bottom molar, the pain is worse than it was before why?

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Dr. Marvin Ott
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
It could be: that the infection is resistant to the antibiotics you are on, or that you have developed more cavities. Call your dentist ASAP to get an exam and an exact diagnosis. Hope this helps!
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