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What Can The White Discharge From Gums After Having A Root Canal Mean?

Approx 7 years ago I passed out and fell on my face, breaking my 2 front teeth and 1 immediately beside. I had a root canal done on one tooth and was on antibiotics after one day my whole face swelled up. The 3 teeth have since been filled, and not properly repaired due to financial reasons.

For the longest time I have had 2 pus pockets on my gums above the damaged teeth that will not go away. If I massage the gums in that area a white creamy substance will come out on a daily basis. Will these pockets ever go away without seeing a dentist or specialist?
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
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If you had surgery done for root canal and also you now after long time have 2 pus pockets on gums with white creamy discharge coming out this is sure sign of infection growing in your affected gums.
This needs special attention by dentist or specialist who can examine the problem and suggest effective remedy for the same.
you should not delay for this treatment any further.
with best wishes
Dr Chowhan
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What Can The White Discharge From Gums After Having A Root Canal Mean?

If you had surgery done for root canal and also you now after long time have 2 pus pockets on gums with white creamy discharge coming out this is sure sign of infection growing in your affected gums. This needs special attention by dentist or specialist who can examine the problem and suggest effective remedy for the same. you should not delay for this treatment any further. with best wishes Dr Chowhan