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Suggest Treatment For An Infection In The Gum

Hi. I have a question. On my upper gum near my right side, i have a small swollen spot, its red/purple and every morning when i touch it puss and blood comes out. I use scope and when i do it hurts so much. What is it and what can you can recommend me? Thank you in advance!!!
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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Dear User,

Thanks for using health care magic.

From the available description it appears that there is local infection or gingivitis. It can be treated with antibiotics. Empirically I prescribe Ofloxacin 200 mg and tinidazole 500 mg for five days. Since this is an prescription drug you need to see a dentist in person to get one.


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Dentist,  Dr. Priyanka Tiwari's  Response
Hello,

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Read your query as you have swollen spot in gum dont worry this can be swollen spot is sinus formation secondary to periodontal abscess or periapical abscess .
For this I will suggest you to consult dentist for examination of swollen gum and if needed go investigations iopa xray to evaluate the cause of infection.
In meantime do warm saline rinses two - three times a day .

Hope this will help you.
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Suggest Treatment For An Infection In The Gum

Dear User, Thanks for using health care magic. From the available description it appears that there is local infection or gingivitis. It can be treated with antibiotics. Empirically I prescribe Ofloxacin 200 mg and tinidazole 500 mg for five days. Since this is an prescription drug you need to see a dentist in person to get one. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . Thanks