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No Antibiotics for abcess(abscess)?

No Antibiotics for abcess(abscess)?

Hi, I had a root canal and crown on tooth #19 about 7 years ago. About 4 weeks ago I noticed tenderness at the gum line and then a small pimple. Went to the dentist had an xray... dentist said there is part of a broken file in the root and I had an abcess (abscess) at the bottom of the root and recommended an endodontist. I have since had another root canal and hopefully it will be succesful.

Neither doctor prescribed an antibiotic to clear up the infection, why is that?

The abcess (abscess) is just under the root in the bone area.

thanks for your help.
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