How to treat swollen gums that result from extracting a root canal-treated tooth?

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You should always be given an antibiotic post-endodontic treatment or after extraction. If an antibiotic is not given after tooth removal, especially of an infected tooth, the healing will be complicated. That is when you tend to have your gums swelling or soreness. So I would advise you to please start with Amoxicillin 500 mg without any further delay twice a day (after breakfast once and after dinner once) for three to five days approximately till your edema or swelling is relieved. In case you have allergies, or if you do not have any history of any antibiotic or Penicillin allergy, you can definitely take it for three to five days. If you have pain in that area, you can take the tablet Nucoxia P (Etorocoxib and Thiocolchicoside) twice daily (after breakfast and dinner for three days). You can also apply Dentogel or Dologel CT (Choline Salicylate and Lidocaine 2 %) over the reddened or affected area. You can also rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water five to six times a day to prevent further aggravation or to relieve the gum soreness.

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Sure. You will need a local doctor's prescription according to the area you are in. In case you have further doubts, you can consult me here anytime.

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