Antibiotics
Amoxicillin and your teeth
Generic name: Amoxicillin · Class: Penicillin antibiotic
Amoxicillin is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic in dentistry, used for dental infections, sinus infections, strep throat, and many other bacterial infections.
Amoxicillin is the workhorse antibiotic for dental infections. The most common dental side effect is oral thrush from disruption of the normal mouth bacteria. The medication itself does not damage teeth, but patients sometimes confuse the temporary white coating of thrush for a tooth or gum problem.
Amoxicillin and dental care
Common questions patients have about Amoxicillin.
Related medications
Talk to us about your medications
Bring your medication list to your next visit.
We review every patient’s medications at every visit and adjust treatment planning when it matters. If you are starting a new medication or have a procedure coming up, mention it and we’ll walk through what to expect.