Tetracycline will work well for a tooth abscess, as it is a very strong, broad-spectrum, oral antibiotic.
The antibiotics typically given for tooth abscesses are Amoxicillin, Doxycycline, or Penicillin, usually for a 7 - 10 day period, or longer if needed.
The antibiotics typically given for tooth abscesses are Amoxicillin, Doxycycline, or Penicillin, usually for a 7 - 10 day period, or longer if needed.
However, aside from the typical ones, and in some cases if the abscess is really bad, your doctor may give you tetracycline to get the job started fast.
To try to ease the pain a bit while your antibiotics are doing their work, try taking some Motrin/Ibuprofin also every 4 - 6 hours to help with the inflammation.
If your abscess is oozing pus - which you will know about, because it tastes god awful - a good trick is to tuck either a piece of coffee filter in between your cheek & the abscess, or even a tea bag, empty of course. These materials help draw out & wick away the pus.
Also, check your local drug store for Chlorhexedine Gluconate Oral rinse. Use as directed & rinse with this, it will help.
See your dentist asap to get the tooth either removed or repaired.
To try to ease the pain a bit while your antibiotics are doing their work, try taking some Motrin/Ibuprofin also every 4 - 6 hours to help with the inflammation.
If your abscess is oozing pus - which you will know about, because it tastes god awful - a good trick is to tuck either a piece of coffee filter in between your cheek & the abscess, or even a tea bag, empty of course. These materials help draw out & wick away the pus.
Also, check your local drug store for Chlorhexedine Gluconate Oral rinse. Use as directed & rinse with this, it will help.
See your dentist asap to get the tooth either removed or repaired.
