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Should Antibiotics Be Taken After Gums Abscess Drainage?

hi, i just had a doctor lance an abcess on my gums. It was just drained about 3 hrs ago and feels better. But two things, 1 can i smoke a cigg? and 2 do i have to take the antibiotics? they make me feel very ill. ive been reading and it says i could die if i dont? i have no swelling or anything else that i can see or feel except under my nostril aches but it was under it.
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The abscess drainage should be followed by a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Do not smoke till the lesion heals. You will not die if you do not smoke. Complete the course of antibiotics and get the tooth or gums treated. Later you can smoke, but it is injurious to health. Try to quit the habit gradually.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Should Antibiotics Be Taken After Gums Abscess Drainage?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The abscess drainage should be followed by a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Do not smoke till the lesion heals. You will not die if you do not smoke. Complete the course of antibiotics and get the tooth or gums treated. Later you can smoke, but it is injurious to health. Try to quit the habit gradually. I hope my answer will help you, take care.