Had dental abscess. Had an extraction. Having foul discharge from nose and mouth. Prescribed ibuprofen. Suggest?
Patient: Hi, I had a dental abscess , from an upper right tooth , and I had an extraction today. I am having a large (I think) amount of foul, purulent discharge draining from my nose and mouth today. I gather that this is normal, that the abscess found a way to drain. What I am wondering though, is this - should I not be on antibiotics for the infection, as well? I am running on-and-off low-grade temps. They prescribed ibuprofen and acetaminophen for the pain, which I have been alternating every three hours as they told me, as well as soft foods, no sucking or spitting, etc. Any help at all is appreciated. Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM forum, According to the dental history provided by you i would like to inform you that when a tooth is associated with an abscess, antibiotics have to be prescribed in order to treat infection. It is pus which is discharging and is responsible for foul odour , once the infection resolves, pus will disappear . Fever is also one of the symptoms associated with infection, currently your medication does not include antibiotics, therefore kindly see your dentist.  Perform warm saline rinses(3-4times/day), it will help relief symptoms. use an antibacterial mouth rinse(twice/day). i hope i answered your query, i wish you good health.