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Suggest Remedy For Infection In Gums

I had a lower wisdom tooth removed 10days ago, it was a tricky procedure and required several stitches 2-3 days ago a couple of these became infected and i was prescribed high strength antibiotics, these seemed to work initially, it stopped leaking, the pain reduced and the swelling started to go down. However last night it started to ache again and this morning it is swollen and leaking pus again. This is day 3 out of 5 on my antibiotics, should I go back to my dentist or wait until the end of my course?
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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The signs which you have mentioned suggest infection in the tooth socket.Please continue with the antibiotics given .Do saline gargling.

Please visit the oral surgeon and have it checked ,so that the puss if required can be removed in his office and induce healing process.

Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Remedy For Infection In Gums

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. The signs which you have mentioned suggest infection in the tooth socket.Please continue with the antibiotics given .Do saline gargling. Please visit the oral surgeon and have it checked ,so that the puss if required can be removed in his office and induce healing process. Thanks and regards.