It may take a few days after starting antibiotics for tooth pain to go away.
This article explains how a tooth infection is diagnosed and why antibiotics may be used in treating tooth infections.
It offers information about prevention and common home remedies for a tooth infection.
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When Are Antibiotics Used for a Tooth Infection?
Tooth infections dont always require antibiotics.
In many cases, they may clear up on their own.
What Kind of Antibiotics are Used For Tooth Infections?
The goals of taking antibiotics for a tooth infection are to prevent tooth loss and other serious health complications.
They work to fight infections by killing bacteria or stopping its growth.
Penicillin-throw in drugs wont work to treat viral infections.
Dosages depend on the bang out of antibiotic used.
Its important to take antibiotics exactly as prescribed, even if you start feeling better quickly.
If you stop taking antibiotics too early, your infection may linger.
You could also raise your risk of developing a bacterial infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
How Long Does it Take For Antibiotics To Reduce Swelling From Tooth Infection?
Be sure to take the antibiotics as prescribed.
Are There Side Effects of Antibiotics?
They may prescribe amacrolideantibiotic, such as clindamycin, to clear up your infection.
However, in most cases, tooth infections are caused bytooth decay.
The best way to prevent a tooth infection is to practice goodoral hygiene.
Not all tooth infections require treatment with antibiotics.
However, a dentist may sometimes prescribe antibiotics to save the tooth and prevent the infection from spreading.
The most common antibiotics used to treat tooth infections are penicillin-punch in drugs.
Your fever, fatigue, pain, and/or swelling will decrease.
If your symptoms persist or get worse, contact your dentist right away.
Antibiotics have to be prescribed by a healthcare provider, such as a dentist.
You may be able to get a prescription more quickly via a telehealth visit.
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