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Is Doxycycline And Cefalexin Effective In The Treatment Of Tooth Ache?

I think I might have a infection in my tooth and gum area because I had a tooth knocked out from a car accident on Monday and it tore the root out with it. The tooth on the right side of the tooth that got knocked out is so painful still will doxycycline or cephalexin help with that issue?
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tooth ache after your tooth got exfoliated in car accident seems to be due to due to bacteremia and septicemia as chances of residual infection are there.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated and get X-ray of concerned tooth done and start treatment accordingly as there are chances of remnants of tooth roots. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. You can take Ibuprofen for pain symptoms and if pain is really high you can take Tramadol. Yes along with painkiller you should take antibiotics such as Doxycycline.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Doxycycline And Cefalexin Effective In The Treatment Of Tooth Ache?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tooth ache after your tooth got exfoliated in car accident seems to be due to due to bacteremia and septicemia as chances of residual infection are there. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated and get X-ray of concerned tooth done and start treatment accordingly as there are chances of remnants of tooth roots. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. You can take Ibuprofen for pain symptoms and if pain is really high you can take Tramadol. Yes along with painkiller you should take antibiotics such as Doxycycline. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari