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Is Drainage Of Blood And Pus From Mouth Due To Abscess On The Gums?

My husband's mouth on the left side has swollen and before it started to get that way it felt like the gum popped and become really big he can't hardly eat or drink and now there is blood and pus coming out is it poisoned and should he get seen it is going down now what is it he has bad teeth the whole left side has a big bump on it on the bottom only
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that your husband is having a Dental Abscess formation secondary to infection in tooth as you already told that he has bad teeth..
When the infection reaches below the root tips of the tooth there is Pus formation that perforated the bone and collect in soft tissues leading to swollen gums and also facial swelling..
As Pus is draining out that's why the swelling is reducing but will not provide permanent relief..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..
He can advise x Ray of the infected tooth/teeth..
In case if tooth is in a condition to be saved he can start Tooth Canal Treatment under antibiotic cover..
In case of gross decay extraction will be advised..
It should not be delayed as it can lead to spread of infection deeper in tissues..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Is Drainage Of Blood And Pus From Mouth Due To Abscess On The Gums?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that your husband is having a Dental Abscess formation secondary to infection in tooth as you already told that he has bad teeth.. When the infection reaches below the root tips of the tooth there is Pus formation that perforated the bone and collect in soft tissues leading to swollen gums and also facial swelling.. As Pus is draining out that s why the swelling is reducing but will not provide permanent relief.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. He can advise x Ray of the infected tooth/teeth.. In case if tooth is in a condition to be saved he can start Tooth Canal Treatment under antibiotic cover.. In case of gross decay extraction will be advised.. It should not be delayed as it can lead to spread of infection deeper in tissues.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.