Hello dear user! I have gone through your query and understood your concerns! Thank you for sharing them on healthcaremagic. Abscessed tooth is a condition that must be treated properly to be cleared completely prevent complications. So you should continue the cure as it is prescribed by your doctor. 10 days are necessary to treat an abscess. It s a normal durance of antibiotic cure. You don t have to be worried if you take it as you are recommended, after the meals, with plenty of water. Nutritional supplements will also help you to heal faster and prevent side effects. If you feel any symptoms that you think is due to amoxicillin consult your doctor fisrt and then decide what you will do basing on his advise. I hope this answer was helpful to you! Please kindly rate it as helpful and write a short review about your experience with me! I would appreciate that a lot. Thank you and best regards! DR ERIOL.