Wisdom Tooth Infection

I was started on Azithromycin by my Dr. in case I had strep throat but come to find out I have a real bad wisdom tooth infection, which is very painful..The script of Azithromycin is for 5days will this work for my infection in my tooth? ## Hello, Crystal! How are you? It may help, but 5 days may not be enough to completely eradicate the infection and it will not correct the underlying cause of the dental infection, so you'll still need to see your dentist, or the infection will keep returning. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can cephalexin antibiotics be used to cure an infection in the gum from a wisdom tooth ## Yes, it is an antibiotic and is effective at treating many types of infections. The issue, however, is that if you have a bad tooth that's causing an infection, it can help clear up the infection, but will not fix the underlying problem. You will need to see a dentist for that. Learn more Cephalexin details here. You also need to make sure that you have enough of the antibiotic to finish a full course of it, or run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Did your dentist prescribe this? ## How long is a full course.. of taking antibiotic ## Which is better for a a wisdom tooth that is broken and exposing the root. The tooth is infected and it is causing pain all down the side of t...

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I have a wisdom tooth infection, and I am scheduled to have it pulled out in two days, since my dentist say that the infection has to be healed first. But the pain is excruciating! What can I use, to ease the pain, for the time being. ## this site is not medical professionals to suggest a treatment and since you did not say what antibiotic you are taking I cannot check for interactions. Most people generally just use Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen, if it is said to be okay by your doctor or pharmacist. Have you tried calling your dentist to ask what you can use? ## When I had my wisdom teeth removed I was prescribed Vicodin. Worked really well for me. If you talk to your dentist I'm sure they will prescribe you a proper medication. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

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My wisdom teeth have been coming in and I can't afford a dentist trip right now. And when I eat, food gets stuck up in/under one of my wisdom teeth, thus, causing an infection. I have 9 AMOX-CLAV 875-125 (substitute for Augmentin) left. Would/will that be enough to treat my infection? Is it more than enough? Not enough/need more? And would it even be useful for me to take those for a toothach/infection? Pill description: big/"horse pill", oval/oblong, imprint on one side " 875 | 125 " imprint on opposite side (flip over) " AMC " Please reply/respond if you have any knowledge on this, or would be able to offer advice & answer my questions! Please&thank you all! :) ## Hello, Allison! How are you? No, you'd need at least 14 of them, 2 a day for 7 day...

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I understand this isn't a safe but I do not have an any funds insurance or really any more time I cannot get another hospital I m drowning in er bills. My wisdom tooth grew in with a home in it so when anything rocked it or enters my mouth that souk kd be constant pain so I went to cvs n got den tek cement for filling and plugged it with that. Well it's been months n was working wonderfully no pain but ecru once in a while so I'd change it. Well now my pain is unmade able u can see the gum lifting it looks like puss sometimes I get horrible tastes in my mouth. My gum is five times swollen then normal n since it's so swollen I can't pop the dentek out which it feels like I need to drain because the pain n swelling is down my neck even by throat numb eats I can feel it...

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Hi friends hope u all fine I got wisdom tooth with badly pain I couldn't eat and drink anything then I went to doctor he gave me Suprazole 200 tablet it's for infection if u have any infection then u can eat That tablet its give u relax tc bye ## Thanks dear

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I have been to the dentist got sent home with Clindamycin but I also have a sinus infection, asthma and panic attacks. Is this safe for me to take 300 mg 4times a day? And will it work for both infections? ## It is an antibiotic, so it may help with both infections, the best thing you can do is try it and see. However, it generally isn't recommended for people that suffer from asthma. Learn more Clindamycin details here. Thus, I'd suggest you contact your dentist or doctor about an alternative antibiotic. What do you use to treat your asthma? ## I have COPD and my dentist just put me on cindamyacin 300mg 4 times daily for 7 days for an infected wisdom tooth. He was unaware of my breathing problem. I have been on it for 3 days, should I discontinue and contact my primary care doc...

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I have wisdom teeth that cracked and I haven't got them pulled out. Now the ones in front of my wisdom teeth cracked and got holes and hurt really bad. Can I use this antibiotic? ## Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) is usually not the preferred antibiotic to treat dental infections. It is most commonly used to treat urinary tract infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It would be best to see a dentist, so they can prescribe the appropriate medications and correct the problems that have caused these issues. If you allow them to continue, things are just going to keep getting worse. As someone that has had to get dentures due to severe dental issues throughout my life, I can tell you that while I do lov...

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Hello, I recently went to the dentist due to tooth pain in one of my wisdom teeth. after finding out that I had a tooth infection i was prescribed 10 days worth of amoxicillin, having finished this yesterday I still have tooth pain but, a considerably less amount of pain. I'm wanting to know if this means that the tooth will have to be extracted? Also, i have two 875mg tabs of amoxicillin for an infection in September should i take this in the hopes to still get rid of the infection and or to keep myself on the antibiotic so that my infection doesn't grow resistant to it. Tomorrow is Sunday so I wont be able to contact my dentist until Monday or possibly Tuesday if he celebrates president day. ## An antibiotic only helps eradicate the bacteria that causes an infection, it does n...

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I recently have got this gum pain in the very back of my mouth. Iv researched and everything says my wisdom teeth are coming out. The pain us excruciating I can feel it throbbing and im so hungry but im afraid to chew... if I take Flanax will it help me any? ## Hello, Jules! How are you? Flanax contains Naproxen, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it may help. It can also cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. However, you do need to see a dentist and have this checked out to be sure what's going on, because if there is actually an infection, this will do nothing to treat it. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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I have extreme wisdom tooth pain. Can a course of flucloxacillin help with this? ## It depends why you're having the pain. If it's due to an infection, then yes, the antibiotic can help. Its typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, if they are impacted, or otherwise growing in wrong the antibiotic will not help. Have you consulted your dentist? Regardless of what the problem is, it will still have to be corrected to prevent it from recurring in the future.

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I had puss leaking from the gums but the dentist did not drain it. He just extracted my bottom row wisdom tooth and gave me Amoxicillin 500 MG 4x. The tooth extraction was about $541, does that sound to high for one tooth? I used all the drug and it seemed to help but I relapsed. My inner cheeks are swollen and it seems to be slightly swollen along my jawline. I had that before taking any prescription so it's not an allergic reaction. Also around my mouth feels a little swollen. What should I do next? The second time I went to the Dentist he didn't prescribe me anything and said the swelling was okay. He never mentioned my inner cheek swelling even though you can't miss it. Should I try another dose of Amoxicillin or something else or maybe 2 antibiotics? I'm on the verg...

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Wisdom tooth cutting in at age 55 yrs. old at 125lbs. what dosage of Amoxicillin do I need? ## Hello, Clark! How are you? Unless you have an infection, Amoxicillin isn't an appropriate medication to take. The FDA classifies it as an antibiotic, so it is only effective at treating bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and non-allergic skin rash. If you are looking for help with the pain and irritation, you'll need a different medication. Have you consulted your dentist?

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i have been unwell for 2years, with flu like symptoms. i had test done, ct scan, bloods, broncoscopy and doctors couldn't find anything wrong. i kept having crisis on and off. it ended up i had a bacteria infection from a wisdom tooth. i am so surprised doctors never knew. i was surprised that the tooth affected my whole body, i was tired, couldn't work or enjoy life .i was given metronidazole which was excellant and had the tooth removed. ## Judy, it is amazing how everything in the body can be connected, isn't it? Thank you for sharing this story - So is it safe to say that you're in good condition now? How long after you started taking the medication was it before you felt better?

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I feel like my bite has been affected let alone I can't chew on that side of my mouth. I'm also told my wisdom tooth will need to be pulled which is right next to crown awaiting tooth. I feel like from this point on my mouth will not feel Normal again. ## Hi Driver, Sorry to hear about your tooth pain. Dental related pain always seems to be some of the most concerning, since it's in such a sensitive area. Have you talked to your dentist about prescribing any sort of pain reliever (such as Hydrocodone + Acetaminophen) to help alleviate most of the pain in the mean time, so you can at least enjoy your food? It just may be that you have to have more of a liquid diet until the procedure is said and done. As far as the infection goes, I personally suggest looking into a natural r...

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I have an oral infection my wisdom teeth are coming out and I got the infection on my right side me. My mom gave me Penicilina v 800,000 u. Will that work? ## Hi Justine, In my personal experience, penicillin should work just fine for tooth infections and may keep the infection under control until you see your dentist... However, I think the only permanent solution would be getting the infected teeth out so the bacteria doesn't come back. Also, my opinion is that you'd probably need to take a full course of the antibiotic (7-10 days) to determine how well it's working. Have you discussed any of this with your dentist yet? ~Best wishes ## I have Mexican penicillin a-v, bottom letters are prolate-v 8000,000 unix adds. Each capsule contains 500mg. How many white and red capsule...

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Can sulfameth trimetoprim 800/160 be used to treat a tooth infection ? ## What has our dentist advised you to use? Have they confirmed the presence of an infection? Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, but it is not usually the first choice for dental infections, since many of them respond better to other alternatives, such as Penicillin and Amoxicillin. ## No Dentist confirmation. Pretty sure of infection due to the pain & slight swelling of lower jaw near wisdom tooth.

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I just wanted to know I have a bad tooth that needs a root canal done on it and I take nerve pills. What effect do they have on this teeth? Does it help to keep the nerve relaxed or does it have an adverse affect and irritate it more? ## What specific nerve pills? I'm sorry, but I can't really tell you anything, without knowing more details, such as the name brand or the active ingredient. Can you please post back with more information? Learn more dental caries details here. ## I take Oxazepam nerve pills 10mg. ## i went for a throat infection doctor prescribed me m;nerve tablets i need to know the use of it as i was having a little scare since it spells "nerve" ## Im having nerve pain where my wisdom tooth is n I been having it for months now what should I do

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Hello. I have a decayed wisdom tooth for which I'm being treated with Amox 500mg 3 times per day... This is the second round of ten days worth antibiotics, and it seems as though there is very little change in symptoms.. My shoulder, eyeballs, neck and head hurt so badly, especially when darkness occurs, that ALL I can do is sleep it away... The Amox gives an enhanced pain deep inside my Sinuses and on the top right side of my head... It feels sas though my right eyeball and the top of my head are going to EXPLODE!!!... I can't get it removed until the 23rd of May, and am at my Wit's End!... The infection in the right side of my neck is still causing the Lymph Nodes to swell, and turning my head is painful... I don't want to continue the Amox, because the pain it causes ...

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My wisdom tooth was plucked due to an infection which arose due to a careless root canal performed by another doctor. But the bleeding in the place of plucked tooth ain't stopping. The doctor suggested to take this gynae cvp tablet. Is it suitable for my purpose..? ## My baby is 4 months and am pregnant can I use gynacocide why breast feeding

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