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Suggest Treatment For Tooth Infection
So i had a root canel that failed and the infection stayed. I had the tooth extracted and day 2 of healing my gum feels like an abscess is growing like before the root canel . ive been on antibiotics since the day the tooth was extracted and it feels like the infection is not gone.
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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If you are still having symptoms of infection such as pain , swelling, then it is possible that the infection is not improving.
It is possible, if the infection has not resolved, that the bacteria causing the infection is resistant to the antibiotics used.
It would be best to see your dentist to determine if this is the case so that he or she can suggest alternative medication if needed.
I hope this helps
If you are still having symptoms of infection such as pain , swelling, then it is possible that the infection is not improving.
It is possible, if the infection has not resolved, that the bacteria causing the infection is resistant to the antibiotics used.
It would be best to see your dentist to determine if this is the case so that he or she can suggest alternative medication if needed.
I hope this helps
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