HI I recently had an abscess drained from my front tooth the whole of my face is swollen , how long should the swelling take to reduce I have been prescribed two antibiotics amoxicillan and metronidazole I have taken 4 since been prescribed yesterday and there is still no change to the swelling in my face?
Hello pt-Abscesses that are caused by a bacterial infection are treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics work by killing the harmful bacteria or by stopping them from reproducing and spreading. Different types of antibiotics are effective for treating specific types of bacteria. General types of antibiotics include penicillin, cephalosporins, tetracycline, and aminoglycosides. The specific type of antibiotic that is used is chosen based on the results of a culture and sensitivity test performed on the abscess.