How long till amoxicillan works on gums

[darkangel2316]

Well I have been on amoixicillan 500mg for five days. I have been in pain for a while and it is day five and I still have a small bump on my gum right above my teeth. How long until the full infection goes away. I am petrified as I have had this infection come and go for a while and the pain only increases. I'm due to have three teeth removed on Thursday. Then six root canals done a week or so after that. I honestly don't want to be in pain no more as I am a mom to two young kids one under two months old. I have been hospitalized before for this and don't think I can go through it again. So my question is will this kick out the infection or is it not working?

[SteveMcMillan]

Hello, are you sure you are taking the right dosage of amoxicillin and it's frequency? Infections may re-occur if the correct dosage and frequency is not followed. Try to visit again your dentist to have a right assessment of the situation.

[scottma]

Elimination of source of infection is essential in order to cure dental infection. Seeing a dentist to render appropriate treatment is advised. Antibiotic therapy is only adjunct therapy.

[scottma]

Elimination of source of infection is essential in order to cure dental infection. Seeing a dentist to render appropriate treatment is advised. Antibiotic therapy is only adjunct therapy.