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Gm i have an impacted wisdom tooth. it hurts badly and is swollen. it hurts when i swallow as well. i want to take metronidazole and amoxicillin?

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Dr. Sergio Rubinstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Incorrect treatment: The problem is the wisdom tooth, the correct solution is extraction!

Answered 2/16/2019

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See oral surgeon: Taking antibiotics will not solve your problem. The tooth appears to need extraction.

Answered 8/29/2016

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

DO NOT!: Do not self medicate. Medication dosage, frequency, and duration have to be carefully monitored. Meds will not "cure" an impacted tooth, may need removal. Please see Oral Surgeon ASAP.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Gm i have an impacted wisdom tooth. it hurts badly and is swollen. it hurts when i swallow as well. i want to take metronidazole and amoxicillin?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Sergio Rubinstein answered

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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