A dental antibiotic should be effective at killing bacterial infections that occur in the oral area. However, there are different types of oral infection and different types of bacterial respond differently to different medications. A gum infection antibiotic is not ideal for a tooth infection. Penicillin has been used so much that it is not really considered effective any longer.

          A dental antibiotic helps your body fight a dental infection. You have to eat, rest and take good care of yourself if you have an infection. In most cases, the antibiotic is NOT the final treatment needed. Many patients ignorantly believe that once the pain is gone that there's no longer a dental problem. A tooth abscess will return much more violently in a few weeks or months since the weak bacteria have been killed and the strong resistant ones return. This makes the second problem much worse.

          A dental antibiotic for mild dental infections is Amoxicillin 500 mg. The patient's condition should be monitored to be sure that it's effective. A broader spectrum medication such as cephalexin 500 mg every 6 hours is needed if it becomes more serious. Many dentists are using clindamycin 300 mg every 6 hours when they see serious infections. A strong dental antibiotic should be used with significant tooth infections. Dental infections of this type should be taken seriously. In the years prior to the discovery of penicillin, it was common for patients to die from dental infections. With antibiotic resistance commonly appearing today, the bad old days may return again.

          A strong dental antibiotic should be used with significant tooth infections. Dental infections of this type should be taken seriously. In the years prior to the discovery of penicillin, it was common for patients to die from dental infections. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. With antibiotic resistance commonly appearing today, the bad old days may return again. If you would like to make an appointment with our Georgia Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428.