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Do antibiotics help tooth pain

Do antibiotics help tooth pain?

It used to be when you got a toothache, an antibiotic was instantly prescribed by the dentist. However, a new recommendation has been released by the ADA (Antibiotics for Dental Pain and Swelling Guideline 2019). They say, in most cases, antibiotics should not be given for tooth pain. The reason being is that antibiotic resistance…

Can a tooth infection be lethal? A tooth infection, or an abscessed tooth, is a bacterial infection of the gums or teeth.

Can a tooth infection be lethal?

A tooth infection, or an abscessed tooth, is a bacterial infection of the gums or teeth. When this infection is left untreated, a pocket of pus can develop, leading to various dental problems. This infection often causes pain, and may lead to tooth loss, heart complications, brain infection, and sometimes, even death. Signs and Symptoms…