Guide To Preventing And Treating A Dental Abscess

Antibiotics And Medication

Antibiotics and medication may be needed for some patients with dental abscesses, particularly if the infection is advanced or has spread outside the mouth. Dentists will typically prescribe antibiotics to patients with abscesses who have chronic health conditions that compromise their immune systems. Antibiotics can reduce the spread of the infection. Common antibiotics for this condition include penicillin, amoxicillin, erythromycin, ampicillin, and metronidazole. Pain relievers are generally prescribed to patients with abscesses too. Ibuprofen is particularly effective for the type of pain associated with this condition, and extra-strength versions are available from the dentist. Patients may also choose to take over the counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

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