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Have toothache and cant see dentist right now, can i get an antibiotic or something?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Antibiotics : Should be used with caution as bacterial resistance is increasing. Best would be to inform your primary care doc, who will best to decide what would be in your best interest as knowing your history, allergies, previous such episodes and response to therapy.

Answered 11/19/2020

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Antibiotics help: The use of antibiotics can help ease the pain from the inflamed tooth or teeth but that is temporary till you get to a dentist that can restore the damage and get rid of the problem.

Answered 11/19/2020

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What is the problem?: You don't really give a reason for not seeing a dentist. If it's monetary, then tell the dentist up front and they can work something out. if you're afraid..it ain't going to go away. Your only alternatives are see you your primary care doctor and hope he will give you some or try a doc-in-the-box. Don't wait too long and let your tooth rot or break. Then you'll have worse problems.

Answered 11/19/2020

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Dr. Robert Mokbel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Need exam: Can’t give any prescription without seeing a patient for an exam, you may need something else, you may be allergic, you may have other complications from the medications... bottom line you must be seen by a doctor , you can go to the ER or a local clinic. Stay safe

Answered 11/19/2020

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Toothache: Antibiotics reduce the spread of infection, but can't get inside the tooth to treat the cause of your problem. With proper examination, a Physician or Dentist may prescribe an antibiotic to reduce inflammation, but the infection will come roaring back as soon as you stop taking the pills. You must see a Dentist, and you can't put this off.

Answered 11/21/2020

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Infection ?: Antibiotics are for infections. If you are not infected, no need for them. Please see a local dentist to be properly diagnosed and treated.

Answered 11/21/2020

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