broken tooth at gum line. infection, abscessed
Dental Abscess - can I take ceftin for tooth abscess?
Question posted by debralea on 13 July 2013
Last updated on 30 July 2018 by Mspretty56
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3 Answers
Mspretty56
31 July 2018
Can I take certain for a toothache I have abscess. Broken tooth at the gym.
Shelia57
2 March 2018
Yes it is given to control tooth infection, however it will need a root canal.
Marvell
15 July 2013
If your dentist has prescribed it then yes, you can take Ceftin for tooth abscess. Sometimes other antibiotics may work better ... so please speak to your dentist, if you haven't done so already.
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