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Diabetic, Have Loose Tooth Due To Cavity, Puss Under Gum With Pain. What Should I Do?

hi i am a diabetic and i have a loose tooth due to cavity as part of it has broken in my lower right gum. the problem is when i chew food on this side i get puss under the gum with considerable pain. what should i do? should i get the gum extratced. scared of it tho. thx. female, age 39
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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The presence puss indicates deep seated infection. So I would advice my patient to consult the dentist or an ENT doctor to get evaluated. The treatment is a course of antibiotic to control the infection. Surgical removal may be required if there is dead tissues. Diabetes should be kept under control for the infection to fully cure.
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Diabetic, Have Loose Tooth Due To Cavity, Puss Under Gum With Pain. What Should I Do?

Hello, The presence puss indicates deep seated infection. So I would advice my patient to consult the dentist or an ENT doctor to get evaluated. The treatment is a course of antibiotic to control the infection. Surgical removal may be required if there is dead tissues. Diabetes should be kept under control for the infection to fully cure.