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White Smelly Stuff And Swollen Glad Behind Ear Related To Impacted Wisdom Tooth?

Hi i have been having trouble with my mouth. I think i have an impacted wisdom tooth, as i have white smelly stuff coming out it. I also woke up with a swollen gland behind my ear. (Not badly swollen, more tender) im just scared. Hoping its all related to the wisdom tooth.
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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thanks for your query, the the white thing that is coming out from the tooth could be pus discharge and the wisdom tooth might have infected resulting in pericoronal abscess formation. the swollen structure could be the regional lymphnode secondary to tooth infection. consult a oral physician and take radiographs and a course of antibiotic and get the tooth removed. i hope my answer will help you. take care
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White Smelly Stuff And Swollen Glad Behind Ear Related To Impacted Wisdom Tooth?

thanks for your query, the the white thing that is coming out from the tooth could be pus discharge and the wisdom tooth might have infected resulting in pericoronal abscess formation. the swollen structure could be the regional lymphnode secondary to tooth infection. consult a oral physician and take radiographs and a course of antibiotic and get the tooth removed. i hope my answer will help you. take care