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Suggest Treatment For Tooth Infection

Hi,

My question is as followed:

I have an inflammation of one of my teeth...I think it's a root which is causing the swollen pocket filled with pus, the almost inbareable pain and discomfort.

Due to my financial situation I'm not insured, not able to visit a dentist, I would like to know if there's anything I can do which will prevent the infection to worsen or spread....to induce the horrific pain. Over the counter pain meds I take don't help. I take several ibuprofen 400mgs and paracetamol 500mgs...

I think I'm in need of antibiotics, would you be so kind to advise me as much as you can?
(I know I should have to visit a dentist but again, I'm not able to due to high costs)

Best regards,

Tamara
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Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain and swelling over the gum is because of the tooth infection resulting in abscess formation. The abscess will not respond to penicillin. You have to take metronidazole, 400mg bid for 5 days(if you are not allergic) along with ibuprofena nd paracetamol. Once you complete the course of antibiotics for 3 days, get the tooth treated with root canal treatment. The antibiotics are temporary solution, but you need to get the tooth treated.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Tooth Infection

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain and swelling over the gum is because of the tooth infection resulting in abscess formation. The abscess will not respond to penicillin. You have to take metronidazole, 400mg bid for 5 days(if you are not allergic) along with ibuprofena nd paracetamol. Once you complete the course of antibiotics for 3 days, get the tooth treated with root canal treatment. The antibiotics are temporary solution, but you need to get the tooth treated. I hope my answer will help you, take care.