Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
A new guideline indicates that in most cases antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches. The new guideline and systematic review - published in the Journal of the American Dental Association - finds that healthy adults experiencing a toothache are best served not by antibiotics but by dental treatment and, if needed, over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
