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What Causes Smelly Pus Discharge When I Apply Pressure On Wisdom Tooth?
i have wisdom tooth that when i apply pressure it releases smelly pus. brushing, rinsing, flossing etc doesnt help. it causes very smelly breath. dentist says wisdom tooth needs to come out. i dont see why as there is no pain? is there anything else i can do?
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
Hello,
Pus and foul smell indicates an infection. The drainage is what is saving you from severe pain. Infections can change to an acute stage quickly and you can be swollen with much pain as a result. I suggest follow the advice of your dentist! Rinse the area and try not to let any debris get caught around the wisdom tooth. A prescription for an antibiotic may help control or limit the spread of the infection, but treat the source with removal soon.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Pus and foul smell indicates an infection. The drainage is what is saving you from severe pain. Infections can change to an acute stage quickly and you can be swollen with much pain as a result. I suggest follow the advice of your dentist! Rinse the area and try not to let any debris get caught around the wisdom tooth. A prescription for an antibiotic may help control or limit the spread of the infection, but treat the source with removal soon.
Thank you for your inquiry.
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