Toothache has different causes and different treatments. Periodontitis, wisdom tooth pericoronitis, etc. can be taken at the same time amoxicillin and metronidazole, the two have a synergistic effect, there is no contraindication, but only as an adjunctive treatment. Dental caries, apical periodontitis and endodontitis, the drug has no obvious effect, should be filled, root canal treatment.
Amoxicillin is para-hydroxy ampicillin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic with antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and negative bacteria. Metronidazole belongs to the nitroimidazole class of antibacterial drugs, with strong killing effect on gram-positive and negative anaerobic bacteria. Amoxicillin and metronidazole can be taken at the same time, can be synergistic, usually does not affect the efficacy of the drug, will not produce toxic reactions.
If wisdom teeth pericoronitis, periodontitis caused by toothache, you can use amoxicillin, metronidazole under the guidance of the doctor to control the infection, but at the same time to receive local rinsing or cleaning, the drug is only as an adjunctive treatment method.
If the toothache is caused by caries, it needs to be combined with filling treatment, and if the toothache is caused by pulpitis or apical periodontitis, it needs to be combined with root canal treatment. At this time, the effect of taking drugs is not obvious, so there is no need to take amoxicillin and metronidazole.
It is recommended to go to a regular medical institution to receive professional treatment.