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Can a doctor write antibiotics for an infected tooth?
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Yes: A doctor can write you a prescription for an infected tooth. But you will need to see a dentist for treatment. The antibiotic alone is not enough to cure the infection. You need to get the tooth treated. See a dentist asap.
Answered 8/16/2020
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Yes: Your dentist can write a prescription for antibiotics for an infected tooth. You should be a patient of record of your dentist.
Answered 9/3/2013
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