Some over the counter pain relievers will do the trick. You can try pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. You can find these at your local drug store. For more effectiveness, you can combine the painkillers with other home treatments.
Antibiotics aren't available without a prescription, but there are a few things you can do at home for relief before your appointment, such as: taking over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) gently rinsing your mouth with warm salt water.
Metronidazole (Flagyl): This antibiotic may be prescribed to those patients suffering from severe periodontitis. Metronidazole works best when used in a combination with amoxicillin or tetracycline.
An abscess in the gum is called a periodontal abscess. Dental abscesses are often painful, but aren't always. In either case, they should be looked at by a dentist. It's important to get help as soon as possible, because abscesses don't go away on their own.
How long does it take to treat gingivitis? Patients who comply with their dentist's recommendations will often see their condition reduce dramatically within two or three weeks. More serious stages of gingivitis may take longer to see results.
If the infection is limited to the abscessed area, you may not need antibiotics. But if the infection has spread to nearby teeth, your jaw or other areas, your dentist will likely prescribe antibiotics to stop it from spreading further. Your dentist may also recommend antibiotics if you have a weakened immune system.
Antibiotic Treatments
We are happy to prescribe Metronidazole, Amoxicillin or Clarithromycin to deal with dental abscesses. All treatments are prescribed by us and dispensed by our pharmacy for next day delivery.
Saltwater rinse
Saltwater has anti-inflammatory properties and can be beneficial for wound healing. So you can rinse your mouth with saltwater 4-5 a day to relief the pain from gum abscesses.
It looks like a small red ball pushing out of the swollen gum. An abscess can occur with serious gum disease (periodontitis), which causes the gums to pull away from the teeth. This leaves deep pockets where bacteria can grow. If tartar builds up too much, or if food gets stuck in the pockets, pus forms.
Rinsing with salt water creates a saline mixture to safely begin sterilizing the infection. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of table salt with 1/2 cup of warm tap water. Swish in your mouth for a few minutes before spitting. Repeat every few hours if needed.
An affordable yet effective way of treating gum infection is swishing a solution of baking soda in water with a pinch of salt. Using this solution thrice a day can reduce plaque and gum infection. You can always visit the dentist, and home remedies might not always be successful but can reduce gum infection chances.
Do I need a prescription for antibiotics? In Australia, antibiotics need to be prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, there are antibiotics that you can get over the counter. These can be found at any local drug store or grocery store pharmacy. That said, only certain types of antibiotics, such as topical antibiotics, are available over the counter.
Can amoxicillin be purchased over the counter? No, you cannot purchase amoxicillin over the counter. You need a prescription. To reduce the risk of developing drug resistance, your doctor or healthcare provider must be convinced that you need this medication before you can get it.
What antibiotics can a pharmacist prescribe? You can get antibiotics from your pharmacist for the following conditions: simple Urinary Tract Infection (Nitrofurantoin) Conjunctivitis (chloramphenicol)
If you have a fever and swelling in your face and you can't reach your dentist, go to an emergency room. Also go to the emergency room if you have trouble breathing or swallowing. These symptoms may indicate that the infection has spread deeper into your jaw, throat or neck or even to other areas of your body.
Gum abscesses are slightly different from tooth abscesses, though they may share some of the same symptoms and treatments. A gum abscess is an infected pocket of tissue in the gums. There are two main types of gum abscess: gingival and periodontal. Gingival abscesses only occur in the gum tissue.
Beyond bad breath and sensitivity to extreme temperatures, a dental abscess can seriously impact your overall health. An untreated tooth infection can spread to other areas of your body and cause systemic health issues such as sepsis, pulmonary actinomycosis, and a brain abscess.
Untreated infections may lead to complications. For example, infected tissue may put the root of a nearby tooth at risk, which could lead to the complete loss of the tooth. Additionally, infections from infected gum tissue may spread to the jaw or surrounding bone, potentially damaging the tissue.
Some of the possible complications of untreated dental infection are osteomyelitis (infection of the nearby bone), sinusitis, dental cyst, infection and clotting of the vessel and sepsis (a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection).