Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Asked 7 months ago

What antibiotics are used for tooth pain?

I've been having a terrible toothache for the past two days, and my dentist appointment isn't until next week. I'm hoping to get some relief. What antibiotics are typically used for tooth pain?

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Aman Verma Aman Verma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Amoxicillin is usually prescribed, but please visit a dentist first. Never self-medicate for dental pain.

Megha Bisht Megha Bisht Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh God, tooth pain is literally the worst thing ever! My dentist usually gives Amoxicillin or sometimes Metronidazole if there is an infection. For temporary relief before your appointment, try doing warm saltwater rinses, it really helps.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I had a crazy tooth infection last month and the dentist put me on Amoxicillin 500mg along with a painkiller. Don't just buy random antibiotics from the chemist, get a dentist to check if you need a root canal or just a filling.

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Sanjay Shrivastav Sanjay Shrivastav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Usually, dentists use Amoxicillin or clindamycin for tooth infections. Since I have high blood pressure, I always make sure to tell my dentist before taking any strong pain medicines or antibiotics. Regular dental checkups are very important for your overall health.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

In my time, we always used a clove on the painful tooth for quick relief. For severe infections, modern dentists do prescribe Amoxicillin. Don't worry, a quick visit to a dentist will solve this, these days dental treatments are very gentle.

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Sneha Kulkarni Sneha Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I just completed a 5-day course of Amoxicillin for a painful tooth abscess last week. The pain totally went away, but the dentist told me the antibiotic only clears the infection temporarily and I still need to get the tooth treated. Please book a dental appointment soon!

Hariharan Iyer Hariharan Iyer Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My mother always tells me to apply clove oil for toothaches, which is great for temporary relief. But for actual infections, my dentist prescribed Amoxicillin-Clavulanate. It is always best to let a professional examine your tooth to avoid further issues.

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