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What Medications To Be Taken By A Pregnant Lady For An Abscess On Gum?
I have an abscess on my gum. It had a white head in it. Looks to have busted. But nothing is really coming out just has white stuff in the middle of it. I've rinsed with warm salt water, peroxyl, and mouthwash. Is there anything else I can do? I'm not sure what medications I can take because I am 12 weeks pregnant.
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
Hello and welcome to Hcm forum.
I would like to inform you that a gum abcess needs to be drained first followed by antibiotics.
In your case only your concerned gynecologist can prescribe you with the antibiotics, or your dentis will have to speak to your gynecologist before prescribing any medication.
For now i will advise you to see your dentist first.
Continue with warm saline rinses, avoid hot compresses on the swelling if present. In fact you can apply cold compresseson the swelling.
I hope i answered your query.
I wish you good health.
Take care.
I would like to inform you that a gum abcess needs to be drained first followed by antibiotics.
In your case only your concerned gynecologist can prescribe you with the antibiotics, or your dentis will have to speak to your gynecologist before prescribing any medication.
For now i will advise you to see your dentist first.
Continue with warm saline rinses, avoid hot compresses on the swelling if present. In fact you can apply cold compresseson the swelling.
I hope i answered your query.
I wish you good health.
Take care.
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