I have a toothache on a recently crowned tooth.  I completeed a round of amoxicillin and there is still some slight residual discomfort.  My dentis prescribed clindamycin, which a I understand can cause c.dificile colitis.  What are the symptoms and issues with such a problem, how effective is this drug, and what the probability of  contracting c.difilice colitis, whats the remedy and what is the probability of the drugs effectiveness on the tooth infection?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe toothache which seems to be due to presence of infection there are chances of nerves which are present vital which gets irritated. Need not worry. I would suggest you to take Clindamycin along with Ibuprofen to subside infection and pain as this is a very effective combination in treatment of infection. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Do warm saline gargles. Take Tramadol 50 mg three times a day if severe pain and visit dentist once and get complete examination done and start treatment accordingly. Get IOWA done to find any residual infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,