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Liquid Coming From Gingiva Near Wisdom Teeth, Salty And Thick. Underlying Cause And Treatment?

Hi, there is a liquid excreting through my gingiva on the left lower portion of my mouth near my wisdom teeth. The liquid is salty and thick it seems to be some sort of discharge. I have to swallow constantly to get the liquid out of my mouth. I would like to know what is wrong with my mouth and what should I do to help it heal. I am 67 years old. Thank you.
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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DEAR AUNTY
THANKS FOR SEEKING HELP AT HCM
I WOULD LOVE TO BE OF LITTLE HELP TO YOU
I THINK THE LIQUID WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT IS PUS COLLECTION
THERE MUST BE A SOURCE OF INFECTION OR A TOOTH CAVITY FORMED WHICH IS DRAINING THE FLUID IN YOUR MOUTH THROUGH A PASSAGE CALLED A SINUS.
YOU MAY HAVE TO VISIT YOUR DENTIST TO GET THE CAVITY FILLED AND YOU MAY HAVE TO DO A ROOT CANAL IF A SINUS HAS FORMED.
YOU WILL BE GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS SO THAT THE INFECTION IS UNDER CONTROL.
DONT WORRY AUNTY IT IS A VERY COMMON THING.
GOOD LUCK
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Liquid Coming From Gingiva Near Wisdom Teeth, Salty And Thick. Underlying Cause And Treatment?

DEAR AUNTY THANKS FOR SEEKING HELP AT HCM I WOULD LOVE TO BE OF LITTLE HELP TO YOU I THINK THE LIQUID WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT IS PUS COLLECTION THERE MUST BE A SOURCE OF INFECTION OR A TOOTH CAVITY FORMED WHICH IS DRAINING THE FLUID IN YOUR MOUTH THROUGH A PASSAGE CALLED A SINUS. YOU MAY HAVE TO VISIT YOUR DENTIST TO GET THE CAVITY FILLED AND YOU MAY HAVE TO DO A ROOT CANAL IF A SINUS HAS FORMED. YOU WILL BE GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS SO THAT THE INFECTION IS UNDER CONTROL. DONT WORRY AUNTY IT IS A VERY COMMON THING. GOOD LUCK