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What kind of anti biotic is usually perscribed for a tooth infection?
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Penicillin: If you have no drug allergies this is the most basic antibiotic used for most bacterial mouth infections.
Answered 5/22/2016
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Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin , z pak (azithromycin) and Clindamycin are routinely prescribed.
Answered 6/24/2014
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