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Back Tooth Sheared Off To Gums Exposing Nerves. Will Clindamycin Hcl Tablets Help?
yes hi there i have a back tooth that has been sheared off to the gum line and has an exposed nerve a friend of mine gave me a couple of CLINDAMYCIN HCL 150mg. capsules i was wondering if you think these will help my tooth till i can get to a dentist on Monday since the ER said there really isn't anything they can do and i should see a dentist thank you for your time and help in this matter Rich.
Thu, 9 May 2013
Hello,
Welcome at HCM.
I have read complete details of your question.
You are asking about your dental problem & use of clindamycin.
The clindamycin is one of the antibiotic which acts on bacteria.It acts in oral cavity pathogenic organism.
At present you may take it to prevent any super added infection.
I know that you are also going through pain.This pain looks to be severe ,you should have a good analgesic like combination of tramadol with paracetamol on prescription of your doctor will help you.
Hope this all will help you.
Wish you a happy & healthy life.
Welcome at HCM.
I have read complete details of your question.
You are asking about your dental problem & use of clindamycin.
The clindamycin is one of the antibiotic which acts on bacteria.It acts in oral cavity pathogenic organism.
At present you may take it to prevent any super added infection.
I know that you are also going through pain.This pain looks to be severe ,you should have a good analgesic like combination of tramadol with paracetamol on prescription of your doctor will help you.
Hope this all will help you.
Wish you a happy & healthy life.
I find this answer helpful
Hello,
As you described,the back tooth has decayed and dentin as well as pulp has invoved with infection.
I would advice you to visit a dentist soon and get clinical as well as radiological evaluation of the tooth.
Decayed tooth has to be restored or root canal treated depending on the severity of decay.
Take complete course of antibiotics after consulting with your dentist.
Brush your teeth twice daily using soft-bristled toothbrush in back-forth and up-down motion.
Please do not take medicines without medical supervision.
Get scaling done.
Routine dental check-up has to be done in every 6 months.
Hope this helps.
As you described,the back tooth has decayed and dentin as well as pulp has invoved with infection.
I would advice you to visit a dentist soon and get clinical as well as radiological evaluation of the tooth.
Decayed tooth has to be restored or root canal treated depending on the severity of decay.
Take complete course of antibiotics after consulting with your dentist.
Brush your teeth twice daily using soft-bristled toothbrush in back-forth and up-down motion.
Please do not take medicines without medical supervision.
Get scaling done.
Routine dental check-up has to be done in every 6 months.
Hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
Hello there ,
Thanks for writing your query,
Your clinical history suggests you are suffering from a severe periodontitis.
It is a condition where gum line with respect to the tooth shows severe recession and exposure of the root surfaces of the teeth.
It is caused due poor oral hygiene ,improper brushing and flossing that leads to accumulation of bacterial plaque and calculus deep in the gum pockets and root surfaces of the teeth.
Yes CLINDAMYCIN is an antibiotic which can be used to prevent infection and supress further damage , but antibiotic will work better when you get the gum treated by dental procedures.
It needs to be treated by thorough professional deep scaling of gums and root planing of the teeth to remove all the irritants ,this will help in resolving the symptoms followed by a course of antibiotic and analgesics.
i hope this helps ,
take care.
Thanks for writing your query,
Your clinical history suggests you are suffering from a severe periodontitis.
It is a condition where gum line with respect to the tooth shows severe recession and exposure of the root surfaces of the teeth.
It is caused due poor oral hygiene ,improper brushing and flossing that leads to accumulation of bacterial plaque and calculus deep in the gum pockets and root surfaces of the teeth.
Yes CLINDAMYCIN is an antibiotic which can be used to prevent infection and supress further damage , but antibiotic will work better when you get the gum treated by dental procedures.
It needs to be treated by thorough professional deep scaling of gums and root planing of the teeth to remove all the irritants ,this will help in resolving the symptoms followed by a course of antibiotic and analgesics.
i hope this helps ,
take care.
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