I have an tooth infection and was gvien cipro how long for this mess to help and what else can I do?

8 Jun 2011

Hey mamaof20056,

Unfortunately you are going to have to give the antibiotic time to work, like 3 or 4 days. You can also use salt water if you don't like the peroxide. There are over the counter medicines like Anbesol or Oragel for tooth pain. It is a local anesthetic in gel form that can be put in the mouth.

Hope your feeling better soon,

Laurie

8 Jun 2011

Hi
So sorry you are in such pain. Call your dentist's office and let them know how much pain you are in, vicodin may help and they might call that into your pharmacy for you. Although, Ibuprofen works very well on dental pain, just make sure you take it with food in your tummy!
Best wishes,

8 Jun 2011

You can also (& there is a generic) use Sensodyne toothpaste. Don't brush with it if it's too painful, but just rub some around the affected area a few times a dfay. This was a tip my dentist gave me to use until the antibiotic took over. Good luck to you...