Can antibiotics kill bacteria in teeth and gums?

Teeth: If you have bacteria inside your teeth generally your tooth is necrotic so the blood supply to the area is pretty much gone. The distribution of the antibiotics to the area will be close to 0. And even if it worked it would be a very temporary fix. read more

Antibiotics cure a tooth infection by targeting and killing the specific bacteria that caused the infection. Often, these are used in conjunction with a physical treatment, such as a root canal treatment or pus drainage, to stop the infection and restore health to the tooth. read more

A root infection, or abscess, is most often caused by tooth decay or physical trauma. In a root infection, antibiotics help kill the bacteria present. However, antibiotics cannot regrow enamel or reseal your teeth. read more