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Hello, i had a full mouth gingivectomy 10 days ago. the dental surgeon was horrible and prescribed the wrong antibiotics and told me to buy listerine as a rinse. three days later, my gums were infected and i was prescribed a new antibiotic and peridex by

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Be patient: Try to relax and practice the best oral hygiene possible and your healing should progress well. Depending on how much gum is involved, it may take approximately 3-4 weeks.

Answered 1/31/2016

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A member asked:

Hello, i had a full mouth gingivectomy 10 days ago. the dental surgeon was horrible and prescribed the wrong antibiotics and told me to buy listerine as a rinse. three days later, my gums were infected and i was prescribed a new antibiotic and peridex by

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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