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Pus Discharge From Gum. Prescribed Antibiotics. Best Way To Rinse Mouth?
Hi,my name is Sylvie. I have pus oozing out of my gum and I also have a hip implant. I contacted my dentist who prescribed antibiotics . Of course I am concerned that the infection would go to the implant. 1- what is the best way to rinse my mouth to get rid of the pus? salt water? scope? 2 - at what point would I need to go to emergency, in case it gets worse?
Mon, 17 Dec 2012
Hello Sylvie,
Answers to your questions are given below:
1. Use chlorhexidine mouth wash thrice daily on a regular basis, this is quite effective in eradicating micro-organisms.
2. If there is pulsatile pain or increased pain or if the quantity of pus coming out increases or the gum swelling continues to increase despite taking antibiotics then you should go to the ER.
Answers to your questions are given below:
1. Use chlorhexidine mouth wash thrice daily on a regular basis, this is quite effective in eradicating micro-organisms.
2. If there is pulsatile pain or increased pain or if the quantity of pus coming out increases or the gum swelling continues to increase despite taking antibiotics then you should go to the ER.
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Hello Sylvie,
Thanks for writing in.
I read your problem,first of all i would like to tell you that pus from gums indicates infection in that area and only antibiotic will not be the permanent solution of this problem.
So i will suggest you visit a dentist in your area as soon as possible ans get the thorough examination done and take a proper treatment according to the reason.
If infection is in the tooth there could be two possibilities-
1.If it could be saved-root canal treatment of the concerned tooth.
2.If it can not be saved-Extraction of the concerned tooth.
If the infection is because of periodontal origin it means there is periodontal abscess it will be treated b incision and establised drainage.
Nothing to get worried.
Take Care
Dr.Gunjan Gupta
Thanks for writing in.
I read your problem,first of all i would like to tell you that pus from gums indicates infection in that area and only antibiotic will not be the permanent solution of this problem.
So i will suggest you visit a dentist in your area as soon as possible ans get the thorough examination done and take a proper treatment according to the reason.
If infection is in the tooth there could be two possibilities-
1.If it could be saved-root canal treatment of the concerned tooth.
2.If it can not be saved-Extraction of the concerned tooth.
If the infection is because of periodontal origin it means there is periodontal abscess it will be treated b incision and establised drainage.
Nothing to get worried.
Take Care
Dr.Gunjan Gupta
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Hi
The first thing you need to do is to get in touch with your dentist and schedule for an appointment immediately. Do not delay treatment for such a problem since it might increase the area of infection if left unattended.
Ease the pain temporarily with a mixture of clove oil in salt water. You can also use anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen to help with the pain and the swelling.
The first thing you need to do is to get in touch with your dentist and schedule for an appointment immediately. Do not delay treatment for such a problem since it might increase the area of infection if left unattended.
Ease the pain temporarily with a mixture of clove oil in salt water. You can also use anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen to help with the pain and the swelling.
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Hello
Welcome to HCM
I would like to tell you that pus discharge means you have an abscessed tooth.It will not be eradicated just by antibiotic but it needs complete treatment.You need to get an IOPAR done of associated tooth & get a proper treatment plan done like whether it needs root canal treatment or extraction.
Start your treatment after consulting your dentist as soon as possible.
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
Welcome to HCM
I would like to tell you that pus discharge means you have an abscessed tooth.It will not be eradicated just by antibiotic but it needs complete treatment.You need to get an IOPAR done of associated tooth & get a proper treatment plan done like whether it needs root canal treatment or extraction.
Start your treatment after consulting your dentist as soon as possible.
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
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