What Causes Pus Formation At The Tooth Extraction Site?
Hi I got a tooth removed on July 4th , I've noticed a bit of puss in the extraction hole. When I took a q-tip and passed it on it some sort of yellow slim came out and also seems to have a bit of blood inside the hole as well. I have no pain at all or swelling. I've been rinsing my mouth and brushing throughout the day. Any suggestions on what it could be?
It looks like there is some Infection at the extraction site but as it is already more than 20 days of extraction so by now there should be complete initial healing and any discharge is not normal..
So for now you can gargle with antiseptic mouthwash like Chlorhexidine or can even use Magic mouthwash.. Do warm saline gargles..
If in a week also you still find discharge you should get checked by a Dentist and an x ray of the extraction socket should be done to rule out any remaining root pieces..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
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What Causes Pus Formation At The Tooth Extraction Site?
Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It looks like there is some Infection at the extraction site but as it is already more than 20 days of extraction so by now there should be complete initial healing and any discharge is not normal.. So for now you can gargle with antiseptic mouthwash like Chlorhexidine or can even use Magic mouthwash.. Do warm saline gargles.. If in a week also you still find discharge you should get checked by a Dentist and an x ray of the extraction socket should be done to rule out any remaining root pieces.. Hope this helps.. Regards..