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What Causes A Small Pus Filled Bump After Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

I had my wisdom teeth removed friday morning. Today there is barely any pain at all but today i noticed what looks like a tiny little white puss on the scab/extraction site. Is this normal? If I keep taking the prescription they gave me should I be good?
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small pus filled bump after wisdom teeth extraction which is due to naked socket and formation of blood clot. Need not to panic about that. This is normal process of healing.

I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing, flossing. Do warm saline rinses several times a day. Avoid having food from extraction site. Visit dentist once if any symptoms of pain and swelling will appear and then start treatment accordingly. Avoid touching tongue to extraction socket and avoid sucking liquids forcefully as it can dislodge clot.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Small Pus Filled Bump After Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small pus filled bump after wisdom teeth extraction which is due to naked socket and formation of blood clot. Need not to panic about that. This is normal process of healing. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing, flossing. Do warm saline rinses several times a day. Avoid having food from extraction site. Visit dentist once if any symptoms of pain and swelling will appear and then start treatment accordingly. Avoid touching tongue to extraction socket and avoid sucking liquids forcefully as it can dislodge clot. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari