### Patient: Doctor, I have a tooth abscess and it's really painful. What medication do I need?
### Doctor: You need to take antibiotics to treat the infection. Penicillin, clindamycin or erythromycin can help. You can also use benzocaine topical to numb the pain or clove to soothe the area. However, if the abscess is severe, you'll need stronger medication like lincomycin.