Gum Infection

I've been on amoxicillin for 3 days now for a gum infection.. within the first day my whole right side of my face swelled up and on the second day my eye was so swollen I could barely open it... its the third day and now not only am I dealing with all this swelling but now my gums are bleeding... is this normal? ## Hi micki, To be completely honest, the reactions you're experiencing don't seem "normal" by any means, but are unfortunately side effects of Amoxicillin. You should speak with your doctor immediately, so the condition doesn't worsen. He/she may need to prescribe a different antibiotic or lower the dosage. You may also want to consider taking a probiotic while on the antibiotic, to reinstate good bacteria in your body. Have you had negative reactions wi...

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Hi. I have gum infection due to my wisdom teeth. I am pregnant so I can get them extracted now . But my dentist prescribed Tylenol and amoxicillin now the question is my gum turned red like it was bloodshot after my first dosage of the antibiotics then the next day I discovered that it became really soft and had like a pulse... few hours later blood and what not came out of the pulse and it felt numb like I wasn't feeling any pain again but it's still swollen a bit . Is that it healing? Or I should be worried ## It sounds like you had an abscess infection, and it drained. I experienced many of them, myself, before I finally got rid of all my teeth and got dentures. You should definitely finish the antibiotics, and consult your doctor, or dentist, if you experience any other prob...

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Can this drug be used for a tooth & gum infection & what are the side effects for a man ## Hi jeff, Which medication or drug are you referring to? It does not appear that you posted the name of what your talking about in a specific forum or within your topic or description. If you could post back with this bit of info, I'd be more than happy to do some research on the indications and side effects of that particular drug. If you do have a tooth or gum infection, I would also suggest looking into getting some clove essential oil from your local health food store or online, and gargling or brushing your teeth with it for more immediate relief. I hope this helps!

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can caspule lupin 500 be use for infection in your gums in your mouth. ## The Cephalexin 500mg capsule, that's light and dark green? Yes, it's an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections, thought it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Did your dentist prescribe it?

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I was prescribed lupin for an infection in my nose after my septum surgery developed an odor inside my nose so my dr prescribed this lupin 2x's a day now I developed a very bad mount infection and am in so much pain it makes me cry don't know what to do floss hold my mouth tried 4 different things and still pain so bad what else can I do can't take amoxicilan the pills are to big can't get down please let me know what else can I take to get rid of this pain that's keeping me up for 2 nights now. ## Hello, Gina! How are you doing? I am sorry that you are feeling so miserable. Has there been any change? Have you consulted a dentist, or oral surgeon? I think that would be the best idea, in order to get to the root of the problem. As to Amoxicillin, they are not time rel...

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Started out with a gum infection and started taking amoxicillin 2 days ago. Went to the dentist and found out I had a root infection under my crown. He said he fixed that today and just take Tylenol since I'm pregnant. However, few hours later and I'm still in severe pain and can't touch the tooth. Is it normal for the actual tooth to hurt this much still? I figured I'd get a little relief. ## It may take a few days for all of the symptoms of the infection to go away, according to NIH reports, as well as my own experience. Are you still taking the antibiotic? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has there been any change? If not, you may need to return to your dentist.

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Hello my name is EMMA GARCIA OCAMPO and i have had gum infections in my mouth on the bottom gum between my bottom lip and my gum and it hurts badly i also wanted to know if batrim is also for gum pain and tooth acke ## Hello, Emma! How are you? Was this medication prescribed for you? It is an antibiotic, so it can help with various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It will not, however, treat pain. The only way it helps with that is if it helps to eradicate the infection, then the pain usually eases. Either way, it does not negate your need to see a doctor or dentist, because you still need to have whatever issue that caused the infection fixed, or it will just kee...

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I have a gum infection. My dentist prescribed Amoxicillin 500 mg, 4 times a day. Would this be considered to be a "normal" dose of the medication? It seems to me to be quite a high dosage, i.e., 2000 mg a day. I just need some guidance on this. ## It can vary, depending on the severity of the infection being treated and thus, can range from 2 to 4 doses daily. And you also have to remember that in this case, where it is a gum infection being treated, you have to eradicate the existing infection and prevent reinfection, since you have to eat every day and expose your gums to further possible contaminants. A higher dosage might cause more severe side effects, such as worsening of the nausea, dizziness and diarrhea that antibiotics can cause. Are there any other questions? You can ...

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I don't even know where to start. I have sores all over my legs and arms that have gotten infected. Behind my right ear I drained a big cyst and a smaller cyst (which at the time I thought was a pimple), my gums have infection coming out and I had either one huge everywhere or a couple cysts in my vagina that have drained. Some of the sores have healed and others have gotten worse. The skin by the corners of my nails where they are dried and cracked are starting to release infection. Dr gave me Bactrim without a visit. I'm scared it is something worse than he believes it to be. ## Hello, Jamie! How are you? Has there been any change? You really need to have your doctor check these out and do a culture to see what is causing them. The FDA lists the typical Bactrim side effects as...

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I have a abcess tooth which one is best cipro septra or keflex? ## Hi Brenda, From what I could gather, Ciprofloxacin is not commonly prescribed for dental infections. So it's probably not the best choice as a first line treatment option.. Septra and Keflex on the other hand, are more commonly prescribed by dentists for tooth and other mouth related infections, due to their broader spectrum. You may want to talk with your doctor about either one of those last two options to see what works best. Sometimes the right decision has to come from trial and error, depending on how your body reacts to each medication. Have you taken either of these medications in the past?

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I have a infection under an old root canal. Dentist sent me to Endo who opened the tooth redid the root canal packed it and gave my amoxicillin 500x3 day. Pain the next day was so bad I went back to Endo and he took out the packing to let it drain. Went back two days later and he repacked the tooth. The packing fell out the same day and I had to leave the country for two weeks. I am scheduled to see a Endo when I get back to fill the root canal, I am now a week in and in Mexico and can’t bite without severe pain. Don’t know what to do. ## While I understand that the best option is to save a tooth, if possible, you might be at the point where an extraction might be your best bet to do away with the pain and recurring issues. Was the tooth ever capped? Once a root canal is don...

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I have a gum infection because I have a bad tooth that needs to be pulled. The dentist prescribed me Amoxicillin 875 mg. I'm just wondering how long will it take for my gums to return back to normal. I've been taking the pills for 7 days and I have 3 days left. ## Hello, Shauna! How are you doing? The general rule for antibiotics is that you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. If you still have swelling, it may not be the right one to treat the infection you have and you may need to ask about taking something else. When are you having the tooth extracted? It would be best to do it after the infection has improved, otherwise it may not numb properly. ## As rightlly said by Verwon, at seven days you shud ave had an improvement if not complete heali...

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Can I take 250 mg of Penicillin V every 6 hours for 20 days for a gum infection? ## Have you consulted your doctor, or dentist? The usual dose for this type of infection is 500mgs every 6 hours, for about 10 days. The lower dose may not be an effective amount, if the infection is very severe.

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Hi, I have a gum infection because I have a bad tooth that needs to be pulled. The dentist prescribed me Amoxicillin 500 mg. I'm just wondering how long will it take for my gums to return back to normal. it was prescribed for 7 days. today 2 day. After completing my 7 days of Amoxicillin 500 mg 4 tablets in each day, can i remove my teeth after 2 months, because right now i donot have insurance. ## The general rule with antibiotics is that if they are working, there shouldn't be any worsening after taking them for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement, after taking them for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. However, how long you the teeth will last, the...

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I have been suffering from a gum infection and I'm taking moxikind cv 625. Is it suitable for my condition? If yes, how many tablets do I have to take? Please let me know its exact dose. ## As a follow up to my last post, I have taken moxikind cv 650, but I didn't get fruitful results. So I had an appointment with another dentist and he prescribed me monosef-o cv 1×2 BDO. At present I have gotten some relief, but am not entirely cured. If you could please advise me, is there any other medicine of which I can take to get rid of my problem? Thank you.

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full hip replacement booked for 7th september and i got infection in a rotten tooth, dentist prescribed amoxycillin . on completion of course , went back and asked for another x ray and letter for hospital to confirm the infection has gone. dentist says thats not posslble as infection still there until tooth extracted, The initial infection was around the periphery of the root. I was under the impression the amoxycillin would kill that infection. Now surgeon will not operate until i have letter from someone to say i have no infection .I am wondering if its worth going to another dentist. what would you reccomend in order for my operation to get underway as soon as possible? Regards, Malcolm ## Hello, Malcolm! How are you? I am very sorry about the problem that you're having. In this...

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I went to the dentist Nov 30 for pain in my back molars. She found I have a gum infection from my gum growing over my teeth. I had my wisdom teeth out 3 years ago and I guess that's how they healed and food gets stuck in the gums. I've been taking the Amoxicillin 3 times a day and the antibacterial mouthwash that was also prescribed. My gum pain almost seems worse today December 3. I feel like it's not working. I have an appointment in 4 days to go back, should I wait or call tomorrow? ## Hello, Savanah! How are you? Is there still food stuck in your gums? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Amoxicillin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. (NDC code 0093-2263, you can click here for more information.)

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I have a bad tooth that had so much decay the outside portion broke off leaving the root inside my gums as well as a hole in my gum were the tooth was. Should i have it removed? How will it bet got out of there is nothing to grab to pull out? I had a root canal done before i lost the tooth so I dont feel much but was told i have an abcess formed and that was the reason for the bad taste i had in the tooth. Would i feel the abcess if i had the root canal done? ## A root canal removes the root of the tooth, so if you had one done, there is no root left in there to worry about, though there might still be pieces of the tooth at, or below the gumline that need to be removed. According to FDA reports, having an abscess would mean you'd feel pain, possibly a fever, and you'd have a sw...

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How long does it take for Amoxicillin to start to work? I am taking 500mg 3X a day. It's been 2 full days since I started Amoxicillin. I have a gum infection and I'm in extreme pain! I am taking (2) Tylenol #3 every 6-8 hours for the pain. ## According to the U.S. FDA, the generic rule for antibiotics is that if they are working, there shouldn't be any worsening after taking them for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after a full 3 days of taking them. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi. My gum is swelling and painful for 3 days now. It triggered after I floss. The swelling is in my single fixed bridge area and adjacent teeth. Will the 250mg amoxicilin, 3x/day works for me? Or should it be increased to 500mg instead? Please help, thanks.