How Do I Know If Antibiotics for a Toothache Are Working?
I’ve had a lingering toothache for two weeks that has gotten more intense. I went to my dentist this week, and she prescribed antibiotics. If I don’t feel relief, I need to schedule a follow-up visit. My dentist reviewed my X-rays from my August exam and cleaning appointment and said the tooth looks fine. She […]
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Are Antibiotics My Only Option for a Toothache?
Are antibiotics my only option for a toothache? I’ve had an intense toothache since last week. I had an appointment with my dentist yesterday, so she checked the X-rays that I had from my exam last month. She said, the took looks okay, but it may be infected. She prescribed antibiotics, told me to be […]
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Why Is My Jaw Still Swollen After Tooth Extraction and Antibiotics?
I had a tooth extracted next to my lower right wisdom tooth last Tuesday. I had swelling around my jaw before the procedure. The dentist prescribed amoxicillin for an infection. Despite taking the antibiotics for four days, the swelling is much worse. The area below my jaw is now hard and swollen like a golf […]
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