Is cipro good for tooth infection?
What antibiotic to use for tooth infection? I have broken tooth to gums. Gums swallen around gums?
- Asked
- 19 Nov 2011 by dmohr1963
- Updated
- 12 Mar 2013
- Topics
- cipro, infections, tooth infection, antibiotics
Responses (2)
Before taking any antibiotics I would recommend that you see a dentist. The situation you are in won't get better until the tooth is either repaired or extracted. The dentist can decide which antibiotic to give you after whatever procedure they decide to do.

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