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How Can Tooth Infection And Swollen Lymph Node Be Treated?

Good night in currently suffering from what appears to be an infected mouth sore around my wisdom tooth, I have squeezed some discharge from it (yellowy blood pus) however the swelling won't go down and it's painful. Also have a swollen lymph node from the corner of my mouth to the centre of my chin. What can I do to treat this terrible infection? You're immediate response would be appreciated.

Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Hi Dear,

Well i am understanding your concern. As there is an infection in your wisdom tooth which is cause of jaw joint inflammation which may be because of tooth infection( abscess) , infection of overlying gum, cyst around affected tooth, gap between teeth which causes food lodgment over there which will build pressure and causes pain. Start with proper course of antibiotics. You should do warm saline rinses, antibiotic gargles and if still your pain is there you should go to dentist for cleaning( scaling)around that particular area and if recommended by dentist and pain is getting worse you should go for extraction of wisdom tooth.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Tooth Infection And Swollen Lymph Node Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Well i am understanding your concern. As there is an infection in your wisdom tooth which is cause of jaw joint inflammation which may be because of tooth infection( abscess) , infection of overlying gum, cyst around affected tooth, gap between teeth which causes food lodgment over there which will build pressure and causes pain. Start with proper course of antibiotics. You should do warm saline rinses, antibiotic gargles and if still your pain is there you should go to dentist for cleaning( scaling)around that particular area and if recommended by dentist and pain is getting worse you should go for extraction of wisdom tooth. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari