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Suggest Treatment For An Infected Tooth

i went to a dentist the other day for a infected tooth, which i had taking a round of penicilin for and it wasnt infected anymore just real sensitive,he didnt pull the tooth he put me on amoxicilin for 7 more days,im concerned about taking all theses antibiotics,plus he made my next visit for 23 days later.and put a refill on my amoxicilin and said take those if i needed to,what do you think about this?
posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have infected tooth . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tooth , abscess , pulpitis or gingivitis . I would sugest you to consult dentist again as you have already fixed appointment . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis . Doctor may order x-ray of tooth to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also check the tooth for tenderness and check level of infection . If infection has already affaected the pulp then doctor may recommend root canal therapy along with crown on it . For now do warm saline rinses several times a day and maintain proper oral hygiene .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For An Infected Tooth

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have infected tooth . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tooth , abscess , pulpitis or gingivitis . I would sugest you to consult dentist again as you have already fixed appointment . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis . Doctor may order x-ray of tooth to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also check the tooth for tenderness and check level of infection . If infection has already affaected the pulp then doctor may recommend root canal therapy along with crown on it . For now do warm saline rinses several times a day and maintain proper oral hygiene . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari