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Does A Cut In Gum With Swelling Require Antibiotic To Heal?
I cut my gum when I was picking a small piece of food out of my teeth. It didn't bleed, but not the area has turned white, with a small black patch, and is slightly swollen. It is painful when agitated, or when I eat. Will this heal on its own or will I require anti biotic sir dental care?
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Hello and welcome.
Since the lesion has turned infectious.It requires antibiotics and analgesics.It is best if you see the dentist and get an ointment for local application rather than taking a complete course of antibiotics.
Sometimes based upon the size of lesion it automatically heals so need not worry.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
Since the lesion has turned infectious.It requires antibiotics and analgesics.It is best if you see the dentist and get an ointment for local application rather than taking a complete course of antibiotics.
Sometimes based upon the size of lesion it automatically heals so need not worry.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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