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Will Penicillin Cure Gum Problems Also?

i have just been diagnosed with possible glandular fever or tonsilitus, i am taking 8 penicillin a day as perscribed but now my gums are swollen and hurt on the left side of my mouth where i had my wisdom teeth removed about 6 months ago. will the penicillin treat the gum issue too?
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
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thanks for the query, penicillin is effective in tooth infection but if it is gum infection then you can go for doxycycline or metronidazole...first consult a oral physician to confirm whether the pain is because of gum infection or some bone spicule or remnent of tooth root...take radiograph and rule out..i hope my answer will help you..
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Will Penicillin Cure Gum Problems Also?

thanks for the query, penicillin is effective in tooth infection but if it is gum infection then you can go for doxycycline or metronidazole...first consult a oral physician to confirm whether the pain is because of gum infection or some bone spicule or remnent of tooth root...take radiograph and rule out..i hope my answer will help you..