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Can Increased Dosage Of Antibiotics Be Taken For Tooth Infection?

I have a very bad tooth infection. I started amoxilllin yesterday 3T Daily 500mg each after seeing a GP. Today the infection is a lot worse and painful. Do I need to increase the dose of antibiotics? I also have a repeat prescription for another dose of 20 tablets. I will be seeing my dentist in a few weeks. It is difficult for me to visit my doctor again because of distance.

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Peter
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Understanding your concern.

As per your query you have severe tooth infection which is not going away after taking antibiotics . If your tooth infection doesn't get better with antibiotics the it will surely need root stronger antibiotics , root canal or tooth extraction . I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses several times a day , also do betadine rinses twice a day , maintain oral hygiene and Visit dentist for proper treatment or take stronger antibiotics only if you have prescription . Doctor may order x-ray to check extent of infection . Doctor may drain the pus , perform root canal or prescribe stronger antibiotics .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Increased Dosage Of Antibiotics Be Taken For Tooth Infection?

Hi Dear , Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe tooth infection which is not going away after taking antibiotics . If your tooth infection doesn t get better with antibiotics the it will surely need root stronger antibiotics , root canal or tooth extraction . I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses several times a day , also do betadine rinses twice a day , maintain oral hygiene and Visit dentist for proper treatment or take stronger antibiotics only if you have prescription . Doctor may order x-ray to check extent of infection . Doctor may drain the pus , perform root canal or prescribe stronger antibiotics . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari