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This structure has been appearing on my tooth since last few months...At times it swells(like in picture)and after that it automatically reduces...Kindly tell me what should be done for it..Is it a serious issue?
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Please be calm
It is nothing but periodontal abscess.
It is due to microbial infection
Next Steps
incision and drainage is must for it
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It's because of tooth related infection in the gums bone causing formation of pus inside it.Hense causing small boil or swelling over the tooth which is coming off & on .
Don't worry about it.
It has solution .
Next Steps
visit dentist for further clinical examination
Health Tips
gargle with lukewarm salt water after every meals to maintain oral hygiene
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It is collection of pus due to dental decay. Get IOPA x-ray done for that tooth & let the dentist decide whether RCT or Extraction has to done
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Use Mouthwash hexidin . it will locally act for infection.
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Hi
U have a tooth decay and that pus discharge is due to the same . U may need to undergo a root canal treatment and that vl completely subside. First an xray has to be taken to assess the underlying problem .
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visit a nearby dentist
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