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I lost a tooth over a year ago and still sometimes I get a little pocket of pus on my gum where the tooth once was. There isn't any pain just sometimes i feel pressure then look and the pus is there then i squeeze it then the next day it usually happens again?
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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Read your query.

In your query , you have mentioned as your tooth was lost , did you consult the dentist and have a check whether the full tooth was fallen out completely?

I can understand your dilemma.
The presence of a root part of the tooth could be the reason for the recurrent infection (abscess formation).

I would advice you to visit your dentist at the earliest and get an radiograph done to evaluate if there is any fragment left behind.If so, get it extracted and the healing will be good.

Antibiotic coverage like amoxicillin and metrolag will be needed on prescription from the dentist .
Do salt water gargling.

Hope this was helpful.
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Suggest Remedy For Dental Health Problem

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. In your query , you have mentioned as your tooth was lost , did you consult the dentist and have a check whether the full tooth was fallen out completely? I can understand your dilemma. The presence of a root part of the tooth could be the reason for the recurrent infection (abscess formation). I would advice you to visit your dentist at the earliest and get an radiograph done to evaluate if there is any fragment left behind.If so, get it extracted and the healing will be good. Antibiotic coverage like amoxicillin and metrolag will be needed on prescription from the dentist . Do salt water gargling. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.