“Everyone deserves the chance to survive. I think of this every time I see another disaster. There are probably people dying who don’t have to.”-- James Hubbard
I love the concept of having fish antibiotics. I'm just not real versed on when to use what and what does what. If you have a good guide, I'd like to see it, or if you have any experience, please share it.My teeth aren't my best feature. A little crookedy here and there with one about half sideways. I once asked my parents why they were never straightened and they said "You didn't want braces" Seriously? God bless 'em.But I've never lost one in 53 years (knock wood)! But with some good-sized gaps at the bases, it's honestly time to go in and have them all fixed up, but I've been putting it off.I got an abscess several years ago - swelling of the gum - a painful pus pocket that was just horrible - headaches - whole face hurt. I didn't know what it was. I went to the dentist and learned about abscesses for the first time.He prescribed amoxicillin 500mg once a day for 10 days, and rinsing as often as possible with antibacterial mouthwash. Cleared it right up.By the second time it happened I was already aware of fish antibiotics, but didn't have any. I thought you could buy them locally. I didn't have any luck at like a dozen fish and pet stores, so I ordered the equivalent of amoxicillin 500mg, Fish Mox Forte (Foorte meaning "strong" - in this case is 500mg. Regular Fish Mox is 250mg - half the strength), and had it rush delivered. I went the whole ten day course, but was completely relieved in two days. That, and flushing with Listerine every time I ate or even went near the bathroom.This last time, I had the Fish Mox Forte on hand, and started the antibiotics and mouthwash flushing the moment I sensed a lump on my gum, and headed it off without pain.The earlier the better! If there's a lump on your gum, it's bad, even if it doesn't hurt that much! Untreated it can literally result in death from sepsis, but I doubt anyone could stand the pain without going to the dentist long enough to die - it's BAD. Disclaimer of course: I'm not saying anyone else should do this treatment. Just saying what worked for me and what I don't plan to ever be without any more.