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How Can A Tooth Abscess Be Treated?

Hi i have had an absess in my tooth for four months. Root canal is done, and i have finished my 8th round of antibiotics. Infection hsnt moved a bit. As long as tooth is left open to drain, its ok but as soon as my dentist closes it, i have another absess.
Tue, 5 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It looks like the tooth has already reached to a stage of poor prognosis , as 8 rounds of antibiotics for a tooth abscess are a lot too much.
So consult an Endodontist once and get checked.
He can put a dressing of Calcium hydroxide that will help in reducing infection and if it becomes successful along with a course of antibiotics then the filling can be done permanently.
However if it still does not become successful then unfortunately the tooth has to be extracted.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can A Tooth Abscess Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It looks like the tooth has already reached to a stage of poor prognosis , as 8 rounds of antibiotics for a tooth abscess are a lot too much. So consult an Endodontist once and get checked. He can put a dressing of Calcium hydroxide that will help in reducing infection and if it becomes successful along with a course of antibiotics then the filling can be done permanently. However if it still does not become successful then unfortunately the tooth has to be extracted. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora