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My tooth pasta is damaged and it caused gum infection. right now my gum is swollen. can i take amoxicillin 500mg to treat gum infection before i repair my damaged tooth pasta? if yes, is it every 12hrs?

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Have no idea what "tooth pasta" means. Also, antibiotics alone will not cure gum disease. You need the services of a Dentist, preferably a gum/bone specialist, a Periodontist. Self diagnosis/treatment can be at best ineffective, at worst dangerous.

Answered 4/23/2022

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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An infection from a broken down tooth should be evaluated by your dentist before antibiotics are taken. Needless use of antibiotics can cause resistance.

Answered 4/23/2022

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