How long does it take for an abscess to go away after a tooth extraction?

Answer 1

An abscess will only fully heal when it has been treated with root canal therapy, is drained by a professional or the tooth is extracted. Most dentist will prescribe antibiotics and pain killers to take for 5-7 days. After the 4th day of taking antibiotics you should be able to feel some relief or the abscess might pop and begin to drain. Even if it does pop or the pain goes away it doesnt mean the abscess is gone, you still need dental therapy for it.

Answer 2

==ANTIBIOTIC ANSWER== You won't know until you have finished ALL of your antibiotics. Never stop taking antibiotics when you "feel better". After you finish the entire prescription, the dentist will check it to see if you need a second round of antibiotics. Ask your pharmacist for a printout of the medication you are taking to ensure that you don't take anything else that will diminish the effects of the antibiotic.

Answer 3

I'm no doc, but it is usually advise to finish the whole course....unless you are having some kind of reaction...then see you doc immediately

I just got my wisdom teeth out about a week ago, and the doctors told me to take them as long as I needed them and stop when I wasn't in pain anymore. It's not necessary to finish all of the painkillers. Everyone heals differently, so they give enough painkillers for the worst case scenario.

Answer 4

It should only take a couple of doses to see an improvement.

Answer 5

You must see a dentist, who will prescibe an antibiotic for seven days.

Answer 6

how quick does a abscess take 2 go away when you are taking antibiotics

Answer 7

you should only wait a few days, hopefully the dentist has an appointment within a week. Once the antibiotics are in your system for two days you should feel the abscess going down.

Answer 8

5 days to a week.