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antibiotics for inflammed gums due to incoming wisdom tooth

antibiotics for inflammed gums due to incoming wisdom tooth

What antibiotics can I take  for inflammed gums due to incoming wisdom tooth?
its been four days and I am feeling a little swelling under my jaws.
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Are you based in the US?  In the US, you can't purchase antibiotics with a prescription.  If you can purchase over the counter, it would depend on what you're allergic too but amoxicillin (similar to penicillin) would probably work.  If the wisdom teeth are just inflamed and its not an infection though, trying to keep the area clean and placing ice on it while its "teething" would be a better solution than antibiotics as the antibiotics would do nothing for the inflammation.  Its not an infection, its just irritation from the tooth erupting out.  Try an anti-inflammatory instead such as Tylenol or Motrin if its safe for you.  You should consult with a dentist about whats best for you.
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