I think I have an abscessed tooth. How can I get an antibiotic perscription without insurance?

The whole left side of my face hurts and I can't sleep the pain in my teeth is so bad. I can feel a large hole in my top molar too. Right now I have no insurance and the pain is just killing me to the point where I can't even eat or sleep.





What's the best way for me to get a perscription for antibiotics? Would I be able to just walk into a community clinic (or at least with an emergency appointment) and get a perscription or do I have to see a professional dentist to diagnose the infection before I can get it? I know the cavity needs to be taken care of, but right now I just need to relieve the pain until I can obtain dental coverage.

I think I have an abscessed tooth. How can I get an antibiotic perscription without insurance?
There are a few things you might want to try. One thing I have used in the past are Dental Schools. They have dentists attending the students and the cost is usually 40% less than an actual office. They will also work out payment plans with you even if you don't have insurance. There are also fully free dental clinics in major cities but the wait can be long.





Any dentist will treat you no questions asked if you have an abscess though, it's very serious and since it can lead to blood clots or bursts that may kill you. So I say get the tooth done first then get a scrip for painkillers and anti-biotics. You don't need insurance to get it treated and I really would not wait another day for such an emergency.
Reply:Do what ever you have to do but please do not ignore this or the poison could go to your brain.


Go see someone NOW!
Reply:actualy there are methods to help without goin for antibiotics first there is a saltwater rince[4 table spoons of sat to an 8 oz glass of watter ] then ther is oragel or carmax makes an aticeptic but i do beleve there are also overthecounter antibiotics for your teeth








~pyro
Reply:Keep your mouth clean,rinse with salt water regularily.There is oragel or Jiffy toothache drops to help the pain and abcess.Tylenol,ibuprophen,aspirin, will help for pain.For added relief placing an icepack on your jaw.Get dental help immediately rotten teeth can poison you.Yes a Dr. at a walk in clinic might be able to help you.There are dentists who will accept payments on work done but they are far and few in between.
Reply:You can get a prescription from a dentist no charge.. the generic ones at the pharmacy are usually under $5. HOWEVER.. most dentists will charge you for an exam/emergency and an x ray. Anywwhere from 69-$120. If you have a regular dentist they might waive some of the fees, but an emergency clinic will charge you primo dollar. Good luck.

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