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I currently have a abscess tooth, i've been on antibiotics and been having fever, plus it hurts to swallow and i got chills all last night. could the infection be spreading?
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Yes: Takes antibiotic a couple of days to take hold. Call your Dentist and report your symptoms. Depending on circumstance Dentist may want to change or increase your antibiotic.
Answered 6/17/2017
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