A member asked:

I have an infected tooth an have no insurance for antibiotics what do i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tooth problem: Are you assuming you need antibiotics or has a dentist written a prescription for you. If it is the former - that what you likely need is prompt medical evaluation. Some dentists may offer a sliding fee. In some urban areas free dental care may be offered for the indigent.

Answered 5/26/2017

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See your doc/dentist: See your doctor or if you can a dentists some very effective antibiotics are affordable eventually you will have to take care of the tooth dentists are not cheap. So start saving. Some communities have free dental clinics for those who financially qualify. Check that option out too

Answered 5/27/2017

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

At best : antibiotics can only delay the day when you must see a dentist. Your infected tooth will get worse and possibly very painful. See a dentist today. If you are short of funds, there may be a free clinic nearby or you may qualify for assistance.

Answered 5/28/2017

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Infected tooth: Antibiotics alone will not resolve your problem, you still need to be treated by a dentist, insurance or not. Without any idea of your age or eligibility for social services it is hard to advise.

Answered 5/26/2017

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Toothache: Not all toothaches are caused by infection. Other causes, such as fracture or trauma, do not respond to antibiotics. If toothache caused by infection, antibiotics will control, not cure, the infection. You'll have to see a Dentist for appropriate treatment.

Answered 5/26/2017

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Free clinic: if MD is like it is here in CO< there are dentists who will see you for free and might be able to get you free prescriptions for antibiotics as well. Do some homework regarding free clinics near you and see a dentist asap.

Answered 6/5/2017

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