AL78I have the eyedrops (erythromycin ophthalmic ointment ISP,0.5%). I am wondering if it would be okay or beneficial to put onto the infected tooth and/or gums?
I have an absessed tooth, Is it okay to use erythromycin ophthalmic ointment on toot?
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- 17 Apr 2010 by AL78
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itsmetoo217 Apr 2010
I have had several of those this answer is going 2 freak u out but it's the best thing 4 u... have someone poke it with a needle or something (make sure it's sterile) if it's on the surface & let it drain spit out whatever comes out, the most Dr.'s @ emergencie room take a tougne depressor & splinter it & poke the abscess without u even knowing within a half hour it will drain. I had ended up with blood poisoning from one I was very close 2 dying it can get into the bone & bloodstream.. DONOT put the drops on it..they perscrib cleocin HCI, E-mycin, flagyl if this is a problem u have had many times they will take the tooth out sometimes it means the tooth is dead or dying
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Your answer gave me chills down my spine! (which is fractured) But you are right about getting it to drain. It provides so much relief. I responded because it reminded me about my husband who is a very handy, hard working guy (before he broke his neck) who used to take his smallest drill bit, sterilize it, and drill a tiny hole through his thumb or finger nail for draining blood blisters.
As to the question, both answers are right. You need to get it drained and get on a strong antibiotic ASAP. That throbbing pain is unbearable! The dentist will not pull it until the infection is down. Depending on what tooth it is and where the abscess is located, you may be referred to an oral surgeon. Meanwhile, try an ice pack on the part of your face where the pain is. Good luck and hope you get well soon!