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How quickly can antibiotics affect symptoms of a tooth infection?
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Infection : Probably will take 48 to 72 hours to see any substantial improvement. Good Luck
Answered 3/22/2020
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ANTIBIOTIC: 48-72 hours. But will probably then need root canal or extraction. Talk to your Dentist.
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