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Redness, swelling, and bleeding from a periodontal infection. what should i do?

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Dr. James Donley answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See dentist: See your dentist asap. You need treatment for an infection and just taking an antibiotic is not the answer.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Seek care: You likely have periodontitis, although redness, swelling and bleeding can mean a lot of things. An evaluation by a periodontist is recommended. If you know it's an infection, then it needs treatment. Antibiotics are but one possibility and much more than that may be necessary. Good luck!

Answered 1/5/2019

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