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Is It Safe To Take Amoxicillin For Swelling Of Gums?

My 18 month old has swollen gums that are red appear to be infected. Her top teeth are barely visible an there appears to pus. If I wipe them they bleed a little. She also has an ear infection, for which she is taking amoxicillin. I m not sure how long ago her gums swole up, I just noticed last night. She has been extremely cranky and not her usual self. I thought she would get better with antibiotic and motrin/tylenol. What is going on?
posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Thanks for your qiery i have gone through your query.
The pus formation and pain could be because of gum infection(periodontal or pericoronal abscess).
Amoxicillin wont heal the lesion completely you can also take metronidazole along with it. Consult a oral physician ang get radiograph done to ruleout any other tooth infection. Do saline gargling. You can use topical antibiotics like metrogyl gel.
i hope my answer will help you. Take care.
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Is It Safe To Take Amoxicillin For Swelling Of Gums?

Thanks for your qiery i have gone through your query. The pus formation and pain could be because of gum infection(periodontal or pericoronal abscess). Amoxicillin wont heal the lesion completely you can also take metronidazole along with it. Consult a oral physician ang get radiograph done to ruleout any other tooth infection. Do saline gargling. You can use topical antibiotics like metrogyl gel. i hope my answer will help you. Take care.