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What Causes Oozing Of Bad Odoured Pus From The Tooth?

I have a wisdom tooth, that I didn t get removed. It actually broke from the pressure of it growing in. After that it didn t bother me anymore, so I just let it be. Recently I have noticed a yellowish puss , that has an extremely foul odor. It scares me, because I fear it may be an infection. I noticed it about 2 days ago, and have been stuck at home due to a snow storm... what is it, and what can I do until I get to make it to a dr?
Mon, 1 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that as your wisdom tooth broke off from pressure it was actually broken off as it got weak due to decay..
There seems to be flared up infection that is leading to pus formation and discharge along with foul odour.
You need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and an x ray can help in diagnosis..
In case if the tooth is already broken and also seems infected, getting an extraction done is the best treatment..
As of now you can take antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and do warm saline gargles..
Avoid chewing from that side and do not let food to get impacted in the tooth cavity..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Oozing Of Bad Odoured Pus From The Tooth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that as your wisdom tooth broke off from pressure it was actually broken off as it got weak due to decay.. There seems to be flared up infection that is leading to pus formation and discharge along with foul odour. You need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and an x ray can help in diagnosis.. In case if the tooth is already broken and also seems infected, getting an extraction done is the best treatment.. As of now you can take antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and do warm saline gargles.. Avoid chewing from that side and do not let food to get impacted in the tooth cavity.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.