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Can Neosporin Be Used For A Gum Infection?

Can one put Neosporin or polysporin on your gums?
I have a gum infection and the dentist first put me on clindamycin for 7 days. It didn't clear up so, he has me now on azithromycin 250mg pack for 4 days. Besides the infection I have pain while I eat and after I eat. A friend recommended to put a little Neosporin with pain relief on denial floss. What are your thoughts on that?
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Neosporin should not be used inside mouth.
It should be used externally only.
So my suggestion is to apply Chlorohexidine gel over the gums.
Also do antiseptic mouthwash gargles and warm saline gargles
Apply Stolin gum paint over the gums. Chew a vitamin c pellet daily..
In case if after 7 days also there is no improvement consult an oral physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Can Neosporin Be Used For A Gum Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Neosporin should not be used inside mouth. It should be used externally only. So my suggestion is to apply Chlorohexidine gel over the gums. Also do antiseptic mouthwash gargles and warm saline gargles Apply Stolin gum paint over the gums. Chew a vitamin c pellet daily.. In case if after 7 days also there is no improvement consult an oral physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora