Bactrim And Tooth Infections

Can I use bactrim to treat a tooth infection?

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Bactrim is an antibiotic that can be used to treat a variety of infections, it is one of the few that's been found to still be effective against MRSA.

However, there are some problems that could arise, if you're trying to self-diagnose and self-treat.

If you have leftover tablets from a prior prescription, you may not have enough to fully eradicate the infection and that creates the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Additionally, most dental infections are caused by issues, such as deep dental caries or receding gums, which require proper attention from a dentist. Otherwise, the infection will just keep coming back.

You can learn more Bactrim details here.

Have you had the presence of an infection confirmed by a dentist, yet?

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