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I Got Wisdom Tooth Infection And The Gum Has Swollen
i am getting a wisdom tooth and the gums got infected n pus has been coming. i have been given the antibiotic ciplox tz and painkiller enzoflam. i have observed that the gum has swollen more after 1 dose. why did it swell?
Tue, 5 Apr 2011
Hi, the tooth may be impacted. Please continue taking the medicines. Betadine gargles along with warm saline gargles after every meal will give you temporary relief. The infection will subside after 3-4 doses of the medicines. Please do not worry. Antibiotics take some time to control the infection. Take care!
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hi! your gum are infected and pus drain advised extraction of wisdom tooth as soon as because it is infected and sure there is carious lesion....go to dentist and consult.....
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thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.the gums has swollen because of ongoing infection process not because of medicines given to you.Just one dose of antibiotic is hardly enough to produce any effect.The infection will come under control and swelling will subside but it will talk couple of days in normal course.so do not worry continue the medicines and have soft diet.
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