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What To Do For Gum Disease?
i have gum disease started about 2 weeks ago my gums are bleeding really bad i seen my doctor while im waiting to see my dentist in 3 days my doctor gave me amoxil and said not to go to the dentist yet cause he will do is give me antiboics anyway is tis true or should i go to dentist too thank tou
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Hello!Thank you for posting here.
Gum bleeding suggests bad oral hygiene.You did not mention when you had your last scaling session.Get a professional scaling done with your dentist.Bleeding gums will not reduce with amoxicillin.It requires scaling and tetracycline antibiotic course.
You must see your dentist regarding this.Take doxy-1 once daily for three days.Avoid milk with this medicine.
Brush gently over the gums.Use warm saline gargle thrice daily.
Scaling must be done every 6 months.Gargle after every meal or snack.Use floss daily.
Hope this helps.
Gum bleeding suggests bad oral hygiene.You did not mention when you had your last scaling session.Get a professional scaling done with your dentist.Bleeding gums will not reduce with amoxicillin.It requires scaling and tetracycline antibiotic course.
You must see your dentist regarding this.Take doxy-1 once daily for three days.Avoid milk with this medicine.
Brush gently over the gums.Use warm saline gargle thrice daily.
Scaling must be done every 6 months.Gargle after every meal or snack.Use floss daily.
Hope this helps.
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