Ihave had a bad toothache for 2 weeks now .I started taking antibiotics at the w/e .,Ive been feeling really ill on them so stopped .I wake up in the morning and its fine ,but as the day goes on ,I have really bad spells of pain ,Ive been taking cocodamol ,which do help ,providing I take them regularly .I started taking my antibiotics again last night and instead of 500mg have cut them down to 250mg ,so far so good .Not feeling ill again,I am dreading having to have my tooth out as it will leave a big gap at the back of my mouth ,it makes me want to freak out at the thought of it ..I know it taks a while for the antibiotics to work ,but has anyone had this and has it got better without intervention and an extraction? .The tooth isnt bad ,but the gum near the tooth is slightly swollen ..Any answers would be appreciated ..Thanks Sue .X