“What is the best antibiotic for gum infection?”

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“What is the best antibiotic for gum infection?”

I am a 39 year old female. I want to know what is the best antibiotic for a gum infection?

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**Dr. Melissa Mancuso** Dentist Woburn, MA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Melissa Mancuso Dentist Woburn, MA

My ‘go to’ is amoxicillin and if a patient is allergic I go to clindamycin.

**Dr. Jacqueline Ann Marcin** Dentist York, PA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jacqueline Ann Marcin Dentist York, PA

Depends if you have any allergies but Amoxicillin is a common one

**Dr. Tatiana Ostanina** Dentist Carol Stream, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tatiana Ostanina Dentist Carol Stream, IL

Hello,

You will need to see your dentist or periodontist to determine what treatment is best for you.
Thank you for your question