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Pus in the gum above gum
I have a small pus accumulation in the jaw bone above the gum. There is no evident infection or pain. Is it because of tooth decay? What should I do to treat it?
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Please provide some pictures of the effected area. As it will help in solving your problem
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Pus around gum can be due to infection. but by thorough examintaion it can be rule out that whether it's a gum related or something else.
(-) Visit dentist or video consult
(-) Warm saline water rinses
(-) Use mouthwash twice a day
(-) Brush twice a day n try to maintaine good oral hygeine
(-) Drink a lots of water
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A picture is very helpful in these situations for diagnosis of the problem. However pus accumulation is not a good sign. It indicates an infection.
It could be due to tooth decay or food accumulation.
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Get a video consult on practo or visit your dentist to get it diagnosed at the earliest
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Use a medicated mouthwash twice daily
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Pianless accumulation of pus is an indicator if long standing infection.See the dentist for proper diagnosis.
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Go for xray to determine the extent of decay.
Take ketorol dt three times daily
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Dr. Milind Saudagar
General Physician
27 yrs exp
Nashik
Get a dental scan done ASAP. Have a check up with your dentist. Had u suffered from COVID infection in past 2 months?
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Pus may not be because of decay only. Start with your antibiotic pophylaxis and come back after 3 days for review . Pus is because of infection at the root .
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take the course properly on time and do salt water gargles
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brush your teeth twice daily
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