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Suggest Cure For Pus On Lower Back Tooth

hi I have a puss pocket on a lower back tooth. it pops and drains several times a day only pain I have is when it builds up. I have been rinsing with salt water and peroxide.. the doctor gave a penicillin prescription but its been 36 hours and still no better?
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Thanks for writing in.

I would like to tell you that abscessed tooth needs to be extracted for permanent relief.
First complete your course of medicines & then get it extracted.
Do warm saline rinses.
Maintain proper oral hygiene.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Suggest Cure For Pus On Lower Back Tooth

Hi Thanks for writing in. I would like to tell you that abscessed tooth needs to be extracted for permanent relief. First complete your course of medicines & then get it extracted. Do warm saline rinses. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Regards Dr. Neha Sumra