HomeAnswersDentistrydental cariesTwo of my back teeth are broken and severely infected with swelling in the gums. What are the medications to control my pain?

Can I save my badly broken and severely infected tooth with root canal treatment?

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Published At July 10, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Two of my back teeth are broken and severely infected with swelling in the gums. I have had pain for the past nine months. I consulted many dental clinics, but it did not help. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg thrice daily for a week and tablet Ibuprofen 200 mg twice daily. Consult a dentist for root canal treatment or extraction.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Naveen Thomas
Dr. Naveen Thomas

Dentistry

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