What to do for gum disease?
Patient: i have gum disease started about 2 weeks ago my gums are bleeding really bad i seen my doctor while im waiting to see my dentist in 3 days my doctor gave me amoxil and said not to go to the dentist yet cause he will do is give me antiboics anyway is tis true or should i go to dentist too thank tou Doctor: Hello!Thank you for posting here.Gum bleeding suggests bad oral hygiene.You did not mention when you had your last scaling session.Get a professional scaling done with your dentist.Bleeding gums will not reduce with amoxicillin.It requires scaling and tetracycline antibiotic course.You must see your dentist regarding this.Take doxy-1 once daily  for three days.Avoid milk with this medicine.Brush gently over the gums.Use warm saline gargle thrice daily.Scaling must be done every 6 months.Gargle after every meal or snack.Use floss daily.Hope this helps.