I have a bad tooth on top right!!! My face is swollen and my eye is almost shut!!
Will trimethoprim work for an abcess tooth?
Question posted by jyellownb on 18 Nov 2012
Last updated on 18 November 2012 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
19 Nov 2012
Trimethoprim is typically used to treat bladder infections and not a drug of choice for dental infections. Amoxicillin, penicillin, erythromycin and metronidazole are more commonly used. Kaismama is correct. You need to seek professional help ASAP. Untreated abscesses may get worse and can lead to life-threatening complications.
https://www.drugs.com/cg/dental-abscess.html
kaismama
18 Nov 2012
It probably would, but the best thing for you is to get to a dentist tomorrow. Things like this can go bad real fast.
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