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Took Antibiotics For Gum Ulcer. Metallic Taste In Mouth. Chest Pain, Tests Normal. Further Tests Required?

Hi, I was on antibiotics for what I think was probably a gum ulcer . I had tender gums that pussed when I pushed them. I wasnt checked by a dentist or Dr at the time I just asked for antibiotics for the symptoms. My gums are now better but I have been left with a bad, metallic taste in my mouth and a furry tongue , it is worse when I eat sweet things. Prior to this I have had itermittant pain/niggle on the right side of my chest, I have had and ecg , xrays, blood tests in the last year and all have come back clear. I feel like I m falling to bits, I am a 45, female and generally very healthy and of average/slim build. Should I have further tests?
Mon, 13 May 2013
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Hello and welcome,
Thanks for posting your query.

First of all let me tell you that please do not take antibiotics without medical supervision.
Pus discharge from the gums as well as metallic taste may be due to-
Pericoronitis due to impacted wisdom tooth.
Periodontal abscess developed due to poor oral hygiene.
Deep dental caries progressed into abscess formation.
I would advice you to get your teeth cleaned.
Pus has to be drained and curetted.Decayed teeth has to be restored.
Pleas do visit a dentist for further reference.
Take care.
Grossly decayed teeth has to be removed.
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Took Antibiotics For Gum Ulcer. Metallic Taste In Mouth. Chest Pain, Tests Normal. Further Tests Required?

Hello and welcome, Thanks for posting your query. First of all let me tell you that please do not take antibiotics without medical supervision. Pus discharge from the gums as well as metallic taste may be due to- Pericoronitis due to impacted wisdom tooth. Periodontal abscess developed due to poor oral hygiene. Deep dental caries progressed into abscess formation. I would advice you to get your teeth cleaned. Pus has to be drained and curetted.Decayed teeth has to be restored. Pleas do visit a dentist for further reference. Take care. Grossly decayed teeth has to be removed.