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What Causes Painful Molars To Ooze Pus?

My 26yr old son has two bad molers in the bottom right side of his jaw this afternoon he pressed on it and pus came out now it is very swollen and painful we tried to get into a local dentist but can t get in until the end of this week please tell us what we can do now
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It looks like due to decay in the teeth there has been pus formation leading to tooth abscess..

It is a painful condition as the pus does not have an escape way and causes pressure over the nerves.

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..
Most probably Root canal treatment along with antibiotics and painkillers will help in resolving the Infection..

So first of all to rule out the exact condition of tooth and severity of infection an x ray will be done..
If tooth can be saved then Root canal will be initiated but if the decay is deep then removal of the tooth under antibiotic cover is the best resolution..

For now you can consult an Emergency room and start a course of antibiotics and painkillers for reducing pain and Infection..
Do cool compresses over the swelling..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Painful Molars To Ooze Pus?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It looks like due to decay in the teeth there has been pus formation leading to tooth abscess.. It is a painful condition as the pus does not have an escape way and causes pressure over the nerves. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. Most probably Root canal treatment along with antibiotics and painkillers will help in resolving the Infection.. So first of all to rule out the exact condition of tooth and severity of infection an x ray will be done.. If tooth can be saved then Root canal will be initiated but if the decay is deep then removal of the tooth under antibiotic cover is the best resolution.. For now you can consult an Emergency room and start a course of antibiotics and painkillers for reducing pain and Infection.. Do cool compresses over the swelling.. Hope this helps.. Regards..