Constant discharge of pus from gums of front tooth, bad odour.  Had root canal treatment.  Remedy?
Patient: I had a root canal treatment about 3 weeks ago after a discovered that pus was coming out right in front of my front tooth. I'm surprised that the pus is still coming out. i went back to the dentist who examined my tooth and the gum.  she explained that pus will stop, and that my gum is fine. I'm worried because it's the front tooth that is affected and my mouth smells of bad odour with bad taste. I have just bought listerine for mouth wash in addition to the mouth brush. what is the way out? Doctor: hello and welcome to HCM forum,I would like to inform you that if the root canal treatment has been completed with a permanent filling on the tooth then pus discharge is not expected but if your dentist has placed a temporary medication in your tooth then it might take a few days for the pus discharge to stop and infection to resolve completely.I will advise you to take a second opinion and visit an endodontist.For now, you can use a mouth wash twice/day as well as perform warm saline rinses 3-4 times/day.The dentist might have to prescribe you antibiotics to resolve the infcetion which still persists.I hope this answer was useful,I wish you good health,take care.