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Do I need antibiotics for infected gums from a popcorn husk even though I got it out? (after 5 days)?
I noticed Sunday night that my gums were starting to feel sore in one area. I had eaten popcorn but never noticed a husk going up into my gums so I wasn't sure if my gums were just sore for some reason. Over the next few days my gums got more sore and swollen and red. I was too afraid to try to floss it out b/c I thought I would push it up higher, and that my gums would naturally rid of it, plus I was sure that it was behind my permanent retainer which makes it very difficult. Finally last night my gums got REALLY swollen and were starting to cover my teeth, so I used my WaterPik flosser..my gums were gushing blood and it was so painful, but pretty soon I saw a little piece of popcorn husk in the sink. I felt so relieved, and the swelling is going down.
My question is will I need antibiotics to clear the infection? Or can I just stick to saltwater rinsing, in addition to frequent brushing and WaterPik-ing?
Thanks
You should be using either Oral B "Peroxyl" mouth wash or just buy peroxide. Peroxide is available at any pharmacy and is inexpensive. Speak to the pharmacist about the ideal proportions for a mouth rinse such as you need. You will need to dilute it at home with warm water and then use the solution to rinse your mouth several times per day.
It sounds like the infection is already starting to wain so try the peroxide it is a most underused and fantastic solution to use for any mouth ulcers and other gum problems.
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