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How Can One Treat Soreness Of Gums And Tooth Ache Caused By Flu And Cold?
I have had a cold/flu for the past week and it doesn't seem to be going away. I went to a clinic because I was also getting sore gums and one was infected with white pus in it. The doctor gave me penacillan (sp) but the gums are still really sore. It doesn't feel like a tooth ache, and the gums are red all over.
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
thanks for your query,
the features what you are giving suggests you might have a periodontal abscess means collection of pus..you need to take radiographs to rule out any decay and other pathologies....you can take doxycycline or metronidazole...take an opinion from dentist before starting the medicine...you have not mentioned about your gender, marietal status (pregnancy)...so please consult your dentist...thank you...
the features what you are giving suggests you might have a periodontal abscess means collection of pus..you need to take radiographs to rule out any decay and other pathologies....you can take doxycycline or metronidazole...take an opinion from dentist before starting the medicine...you have not mentioned about your gender, marietal status (pregnancy)...so please consult your dentist...thank you...
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