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Suggest Treatment For Open Pus Filled Wound Behind The Teeth

I have an open wound behind my last tooth. It's throwing pus . Plus it look deep .. When I put a light on it , I can see that the wound is very deep and also has a black dot at the end of the wound ... The color of the wound has also change from pink color to a white color
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
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Hi,
From history it seems that there might be having apical abscess over the root of last tooth.
consult dentist and get examined.
One course of antibiotic for 5 days will clear the infection.
Afterwards root canal treatment may advice.
Do antiseptic lotion gargles.
Ok and take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Open Pus Filled Wound Behind The Teeth

Hi, From history it seems that there might be having apical abscess over the root of last tooth. consult dentist and get examined. One course of antibiotic for 5 days will clear the infection. Afterwards root canal treatment may advice. Do antiseptic lotion gargles. Ok and take care.