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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Gums

I recently got all four wisdom teeth pulled back in December. Yesterday I decided to eat popcorn and thought that a kernel may have gotten stuck so i tried flossing, brushing, using a oral pick, etc to try and get the "kernel" out, but nothing ever came out. I noticed that I still had some swelling and that my mouth was very tender. The swelling kept getting worse so i decided to rinse my mouth out again and noticed a black spot where my stitches were so I poked at it with a oral pick. Once i did this pus started to gush out from the spot. What does this mean, and why did this happen?
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling and pus discharge can be because of the gum infection leading to periodontal abscess formation. This can occur secondary to deposits or prick with tooth pick. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned. Mean while, you can take a course of antibiotics like doxycycline. Do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Gums

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling and pus discharge can be because of the gum infection leading to periodontal abscess formation. This can occur secondary to deposits or prick with tooth pick. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned. Mean while, you can take a course of antibiotics like doxycycline. Do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care.