###Human: Is the swelling with toothache an abscess? ###Assistant: Hi. Understanding your situation, I am prescribing you a proper antibiotic regime that will help in diminishing abscess and infection. Take Augmentin 625 mg twice a day, tablet Metronidazole 400 mg twice a day, tablet Brufen 400 mg twice a day. Take all these medicines for three days. It will work hopefully and will dry up the infection, but again you know it is a temporary solution. The permanent solution is the extraction of the culprit tooth. You may look for low-cost dental visits and ask in your locality when will it happen. Keep doing saline water mouthrinses at least 3 to 5 times a day. Give me follow up after three days. Stay happy and blessed. Take care.