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Does Antibiotics Relieve My Tooth Infection And Numbness?

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I have just got back from the dentist who has said I have a tooth infection and prescribed anti biotics ... I am in agony with the tooth which already has a filling in it and my face is swollen with a numb lower lip too. I go on holiday tomorrow and an very worried.. Will the medication of eased the pain by then?? Do you think this sounds like the best solution as I still have time to visit another emergency dentist today.
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Ellie
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, as you have swelling and pain in tooth with filling dont worry may be there is secondary caries in tooth you should consult dentist and go for treatment Root canal treatment or Restoration .

Antibiotics only give you symptomatic relief permanent relief you will get by treatment .

Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.

Hope this will help you.
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Does Antibiotics Relieve My Tooth Infection And Numbness?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have swelling and pain in tooth with filling dont worry may be there is secondary caries in tooth you should consult dentist and go for treatment Root canal treatment or Restoration . Antibiotics only give you symptomatic relief permanent relief you will get by treatment . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you.