can i go to the hospital to get a perscription for antibiotics? i have an infection under a bad tooth (2nd molar) and the infection is getting bigger & really sore, the doctors are fully booked and i cant afford the dentist fee for him to write me a perscription, and yes i do have an appointment with the oral surgeon to have this tooth removed but thats not for a couple of weeks.
Hello, Yes, treatment at the emergency room will prescribe antibiotics and if needed pain medication. You should seek medical attention for an active, spreading infection. The infection has systemic affects. You will be referred to an oral surgeon or dentist for to complete treatment on the infected tooth. Realize until you treat the source of the infection, you will still have an active infection. You can also take anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol to help reduce symptoms until you are able to seek care. Thank you for your inquiry.