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Pus in the gums
Hello doctor
My molar teeth is not growing and coming out of the gums due to which it is causing infection in the teeth and gums.
My gums are filled with pus
Help to drain it ..
Thank you
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Get the tooth extracted or get the situation evaluated by a dentist
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It seems your wisdom tooth is not erupting in a correct direction.
Get an OPG done.
If it is impacted and there is infection,better to go for extraction.
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Visit a local dentist and get it Physically evaluated and an X-ray followed by treatment required,as soon as possible.
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Hi your wisdom tooth is trying to erupt.As it is the corner of mouth food particles accumulate and provide space for infection.Better to extract wisdom tooth.
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Consult dentist get x ray OPG done and get teeth extracted.
Health Tips
Maintain proper oral hygiene
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Pls start antibiotics and visit a dentist for treatment
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Looks like case of impacted tooth.
Better Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation, x ray and treatment (as required).
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Dr. Jeessica
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
visit a dentist.so that it won't spread more.U might need tooth removal.
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x ray is required
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please visit a dentist immediately. Take an X-ray OPG to know the position of the wisdom tooth. You have to start on antibiotics after dental consult.
Share a picture of your OPG.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hii you are having pericoronitis
You have to surgically extract it
For now take some antibiotics
Mentain oral hygiene
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