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Can Doxycycline Be Taken For Gum Infection?

I have a gum infection, was given doxycline 100 mg, his was given to me today in Toronto by my sisters dentist as I was flying to New York to a meeting. Do I take 1 or 2 today and then 1 for 5 days. I come home on Tuesday when I plan to see my dentist who has been out of town.
Fri, 2 Feb 2018
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Hi.
Thanks for the query

If you have gum infection then it is probably due to infectious deposits over the gums in the form of plaque and tartar.
It creates a continuous source of infection.
Other causes of gum infection if it is localized can be inflammation of gum around wisdom tooth or Pericoronitis.
Doxycycline 100 mg is appropriate in case of gum infection and yes, you can take twice on the first day and then once daily.
But for complete resolution you should get the cause of the infection treated and if it is due to plaque and tartar then cleaning of teeth and area in the gum pockets should be done.

Hope this helps
Regards.
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Can Doxycycline Be Taken For Gum Infection?

Hi. Thanks for the query If you have gum infection then it is probably due to infectious deposits over the gums in the form of plaque and tartar. It creates a continuous source of infection. Other causes of gum infection if it is localized can be inflammation of gum around wisdom tooth or Pericoronitis. Doxycycline 100 mg is appropriate in case of gum infection and yes, you can take twice on the first day and then once daily. But for complete resolution you should get the cause of the infection treated and if it is due to plaque and tartar then cleaning of teeth and area in the gum pockets should be done. Hope this helps Regards.