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Is it effective use bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) antibiotic for a tooth infection?

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Dr. Abraham Jaskiel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) antibiotic: See a dentist don't self prescribe and get rid of the source of the infection.

Answered 4/5/2019

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