Jan 6, 2026 · Care guide for Dental Abscess. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.

Jan 23, 2025 · There are several antibiotics that kill the common mouth bacteria that cause tooth infections. The best (first-line) antibiotics for tooth infection include: amoxicillin penicillin cephalexin …

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Nov 11, 2025 · Yes, amoxicillin-clavulanate (often called Amox-Clav) can be used to help treat a dental abscess, which is a localized infection around a tooth that leads to a buildup of pus due to bacteria. …

Oct 12, 2009 · Yes, doxycycline could help your tooth abscess, but depends of the type of bacteria present and if you have any dental problems that have caused the infection. It should only be used …

Jul 18, 2025 · A tooth abscess can spread into the soft tissues of your mouth or throat. This can cause a more serious infection and can even interfere with breathing or swallowing.

Mar 8, 2011 · Bacterial Infection - Can I use Clindamycin for an abscessed tooth? I have swelling and a lot of pain.

Feb 8, 2011 · Yes, it possibly may be an option. Your dentist is the best person to choose the most effective antibiotic for you. Azithromycin is given to people allergic to penicillins and those who have …

Oct 5, 2009 · I have a swollen jaw, pain in my ear and severe tooth pain, headache... all from an abscessed tooth. I can't afford the dentist until next week. I had two zpaks here and figure this …

Oct 22, 2013 · Antibiotic alone does not treat a dental problem. It can cure the infection, but it doesn't remove the dead tissue that got infected. Since the tooth is still in your mouth, the infection can come …