I saw my dr on Thursday and was given augmenten for a severe sinus infection.  Friday afternoon the lower left side of my jaw began to hurt and the gum started to swell.  By 3am on Saturday it was obvious that I had an abscess and went to t dentist.  They took xrays and said yes it needed to be pulled but I would need to take anitbiotics first.  I told them I was on antibiotics and they said I also needed to take a z-pack for the tooth.  They also gave me percocet for the severe pain.  Now I thought between the 2 antibiotics and the percocet I would get almost complete pain relief but the swelling is not better and the percocet wears off within 3 hours.  Help?  I dont know what else to do but at this point I would rather be in labor or giving birth - that would be less painful.
Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. In dental abscess, there is infection in tooth which leads to pus accumulation in bone and gums below tooth. Antibiotic cover is given to reduce infection. If you are having severe pain, ask your dentist to Chat Doctor.