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Will tetracycline or doxycycline treat a gum infection?
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Possibly: But any antibiotic you take only masks the underlying dental problem. You are better off seeing a local dentist who can diagnose your problem and treat it.
Answered 1/4/2013
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See a dentist ASAP: The tetracycline, doxycycline or any other treatment is a temporary relief. A gum infection won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. See your dentist ASAP.
Answered 5/25/2015
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