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I have been on 2 different antibiotics for tooth infection. now i have pus pockets in my throat. was on amoxicillen, now on clindimiacin?
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Tooth infection: Antibiotics will reduce spread of tooth infection as long as you take them, but will not eliminate the infection. To do that the tooth must be treated (root canal or extraction). Please return to your Dentist for guidance.
Answered 5/18/2017
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