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What Causes Yellowish Liquid Draining Out Of Upper Molar Extraction?
i have a yellowish greenish liquid draining out of my upper molar extraction that smells really bad. I've been on an antibiotic for about 6 days and it's still draining. The pain is better , but the drainage seems to have picked up. Any suggestions?
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The yellowish liquid draining from the socket region can be because of the abscess or secondary infection in the extracted socket. Nothing to be panic, you have to take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole combination.
Consult a oral physician and get the socket area irrigated with saline and betadine.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The yellowish liquid draining from the socket region can be because of the abscess or secondary infection in the extracted socket. Nothing to be panic, you have to take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole combination.
Consult a oral physician and get the socket area irrigated with saline and betadine.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello,
I suggest that you continue to take all prescribed medication, take anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol or Advil , and rinse your mouth vigorously. Warm salt water is suggested as a cleansing rinse. Please make sure nothing gets caught in the socket as it continues to heal.
I suggest a follow-up visit with your dentist concerning the extraction. There may be a complication such as a broken sliver of bone, broken section of root, debris, or delayed healing. A dry socket can develop, but this is usually painful. I am concerned that you report a yellow liquid draining from the site. Your dentist may need to curette the extraction site to improve healing.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will feel better soon. I am available to answer additional questions.
I suggest that you continue to take all prescribed medication, take anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol or Advil , and rinse your mouth vigorously. Warm salt water is suggested as a cleansing rinse. Please make sure nothing gets caught in the socket as it continues to heal.
I suggest a follow-up visit with your dentist concerning the extraction. There may be a complication such as a broken sliver of bone, broken section of root, debris, or delayed healing. A dry socket can develop, but this is usually painful. I am concerned that you report a yellow liquid draining from the site. Your dentist may need to curette the extraction site to improve healing.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will feel better soon. I am available to answer additional questions.
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