SKIP THE WAITING
ROOM. GET TREATMENT
TODAY.
Most dental infections require a prescription—chat with a doctor now for just $39.
HOW IT WORKS
Feeling better starts here

Text with a doctor
Our 24/7 doctors can quickly diagnose you based on your symptoms.

Get treatment
Most dental infections can be treated with an antibiotic or OTC medication.

Pick up your meds
If needed, a prescription will be sent to your pharmacy for same-day pickup.
Available in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
The benefits of getting treatment with K Health
Instant info
Our Symptom Checker is powered by data from millions of people and doctors who know the signs of a dental infection.
Care when you need it
Doctors are available 24/7 via text—no appointment or insurance necessary.
Same-day relief
Get antibiotics ASAP and get on with your day. If your symptoms don’t improve, we’re always a text away.
No wasted time
Get the treatment you need without changing your plans. You won’t miss going to the dentist.
Health shouldn’t
require wealth
By treating you remotely and immediately, we save you money.
No surprise fees
No copays
No high deductibles
$39
In-person urgent care
*Based on a survey of out-of-pocket costs at 1,229 urgent care clinics across 43 U.S. states
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LEARN MORE
What are dental infections?

What are the signs of a tooth infection?
Symptoms of a tooth infection may include throbbing pain, tooth sensitivity, shiny, red or swollen gums, fever, and facial swelling. In the case of a tooth abscess, symptoms may also include discolored or loose teeth, bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth.
What causes a tooth infection?
Tooth infections are caused when bacteria enters the crown of the tooth, through the soft pulp interior, and through to the tip of its roots.
What antibiotics work for tooth infection treatment?
Amoxicillin, clindamycin, cephalexin, penicillin, and azithromycin can all treat a tooth infection. With K Health, you can chat with a doctor for $39 and get a prescription for the medication that is best suited for your infection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get antibiotics for a tooth infection online?
Yes! With K Health, you can chat with a clinician for as low as $39/visit and get antibiotics for your tooth infection, if medically appropriate.
What's the best antibiotic to treat a tooth infection?
Penicillin and amoxicillin are the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for tooth infections. When you chat with a K Health-affiliated clinician, they can assess whether one of those options is right for you, or whether you need a different type of antibiotic or treatment.
How do I get my prescription?
If one of our K Health-affiliated clinicians believes it's medically appropriate, they'll write a prescription and send it to a local pharmacy of your choice. To get a prescription, you'll need to submit:
- Your home address
- The address and name of the pharmacy you want the prescription sent to
- A selfie for us to compare to your ID card photo to verify your identify
How much does K Health cost?
If you want to chat with a doctor, you can either pay for a one-time virtual visit, which costs $39 and includes 72 hours of follow-up chats, or you can purchase a membership.
Our K Health Primary Care membership includes nearly everything K Health offers for $49/month:*
- Unlimited text-based visits with licensed clinicians
- Flexible appointments for Primary Care and 24/7 Urgent Care
- Remote annual wellness visits
- Chronic condition management and prevention
- Free Urgent Care for your kids ages 3-17
- Easy prescription management and renewals
- As always, no insurance needed, all on your own schedule
Our Mental Health membership includes everything the Primary Care membership does, in addition to treatment for anxiety & depression for $49/month.
You can also download the K Health app and use our smart Symptom Checker for free.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in 48 states of the US. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. Pediatrics is only available in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Children ages 3-17 must have parental consent.
K Health memberships are not insurance and do not include any ancillary services, (e.g.) laboratory tests, durable medical equipment, appointments with other providers or specialists that we may refer you to, emergency or in-person urgent care facility visits; cost of medication and other referrals. See Terms of Service.
Do you need insurance to use K Health?
Nope!
We’ve created efficient ways to bring the cost of healthcare way down and make quality care accessible to everyone, without needing to use health insurance.
You can sign up for our K Health membership for $49/month which includes access to our Primary Care program, 24/7 Urgent Care visits, Urgent Care for your kids ages 3-17, and more,* or you can pay for a one-time virtual visit for $39. Plus, our Symptom Checker is always free to use.
Learn more about our approach to pricing
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in 48 states of the US. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. Pediatrics is only available in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Children ages 3-17 must have parental consent.
K Health memberships are not insurance and do not include any ancillary services, (e.g.) laboratory tests, durable medical equipment, appointments with other providers or specialists that we may refer you to, emergency or in-person urgent care facility visits; cost of medication and other referrals.
See Terms of Service.
Can I use my insurance to pay for K Health?
Currently, we don't accept insurance to pay for K Health memberships, one-time Urgent Care virtual visits, or mail-order medication, but we keep our prices low to keep medical care accessible to everyone. In many cases, our prices are lower than your insurance copay would have been!
If your clinician prescribes you medication to pick up at your local pharmacy or orders bloodwork to a lab of your choice, you can use your insurance at those locations.
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