Is it possible to treat a tooth abscess after a Covid vaccine?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am a woman, I get 1 dose of Covid 19 vaccine a day. My child's tooth number 7 had to undergo root canal treatment first, tooth number 8 was growing but growing in a misaligned way. Currently, I see tooth number 7 swollen, with symptoms of abscess. The doctor asked me, is it possible to treat a tooth abscess after receiving the Covid vaccine? Will the treatment of a tooth abscess and taking antibiotics affect the vaccine?
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Lai Do Quyen - Doctor of Dental - Jaw - Facial - Interspecialty Department, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it possible to treat tooth abscess after Covid vaccine? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You should go to a dental specialist right away to avoid the infection from spreading. If treated, an abscess is easy to heal and doesn't necessarily leave lasting damage. The use of antibiotics after vaccination against Covid 19 does not affect the effectiveness of the vaccine. Also, the best advice is to gently gargle the salt water solution several times a day. It is a mild antiseptic and will help keep your mouth clean. Besides, placing a damp tea bag on the infected area can help relieve pain. Just make sure you do it very gently.
If you still have questions about tooth abscess, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!