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Tooth Abscess
I have an tooth abscess as you can see in the picture, I have been taking antibiotics now for 2 days and yesterday and today I've been cutting them into half because they were too big. I didn't know I couldn't do that and now I'm scared that my abscess will spread because my antibiotics won't work anymore, my next appointment is tomorrow can I just take them normally again and everything will be okay or did I do a big mistake? I'm really scared, I don't know if the abscess is really big as well.
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Please continue using the antibiotic and visit the dentist when you have an appointment
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Don’t worry
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Donât worry dear, your antibiotics will work the same even if you break them into half. But make sure to take those halves and complete the dosage as per your dentistâs recommendation,
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Complete the antibiotics dosage and visit the dentist
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Don't be scared..take your antibiotics normally as prescribed by your doctor.. do lot of warm saline rinses....
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visit your dentist
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
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There is no need to worry. Continue the antibiotics and get the tooth treated as advised.
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