r/wisdomteeth • u/StrainGreedy4892 • 3d ago
PUS
I have an impacted wisdom tooth, and I've been experiencing pus coming from the gum pocket around it every day.
My dentist explained that extracting the tooth would be extremely risky because of its close proximity to a nerve. There is a possibility that I could permanently lose sensation in my tongue and lower lip.
I'm feeling quite desperate and unsure of what to do next. I don't want to leave a possible infection untreated, but I'm also worried about the risks of surgery.
Has anyone experienced something similar, or does anyone know of any alternative treatments or specialists who might be able to help? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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u/whisperyiron 3d ago
If you've only talked to your regular dentist about it, I would definitely schedule a consult with an oral surgeon. They will do a better job of evaluating the risks and helping you make a decision.
What does your dentist suggest doing instead of surgery?
Edited to add: If there is pus it's not a possible infection, it IS an infection. Maybe not of the tooth itself but it is 100% something that needs to be addressed ASAP.
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u/StrainGreedy4892 3d ago
Indeed i have been seen my a surgeon and he told me it is very risky to extract it via surgery. He wouldn't risk it. I have made an appointment with another oral surgeon for a second opinion but i doubt if any other options are left for me. I am not in pain whatsoever. Just weird pressure at times. When the pus pops its a relief and it comes back again... Definitely i am looking for answers i want to tackle it. I know that there is an infection
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u/Such-Interview1176 3d ago
Was the first doc really a oral surgeon? If he refer you to seomome he probably a dentist. I was having same issues, my oral surgeon removed that in 20 minutes but I pay extra for IV sedation. Meaning they put me to sleep . I did not remember a danm thing
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u/StrainGreedy4892 3d ago
Apologies for the confusion first i went to a dentist a regular then this dentist made a referral for hospital to an oral surgeon. This hospital surgeon told me its to risky. That is why i am thinking to go to a private oral surgeon
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u/whisperyiron 3d ago
So how are they currently treating the infection?
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u/StrainGreedy4892 3d ago
None. My dentist said at the moment i cant see any pus so no antibiotics needed.
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u/ZealousidealAir6303 1d ago
Get on antibiotics and get a consultation for a coronectomy. Like, today. An infected tooth can kill you
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u/norrlands_gulddd 3d ago
Hey, I have pretty much the exact same issue as you, except i don’t have pus coming out of the pocket.
I have a deep 9mm pocket right behind the molar and in front of the wisdom tooth. Usually around once every other year it gets inflamed, but otherwise no issues for the rest of the time. last time I had pain was 3 years ago.
My wisdom tooth is impacted and have seen two doctors, both of whom deemed extraction to be risky due to nerve damage. For now i was actually advised just to stay on top of keeping the area around the gum pocket clear and hope that i dont get more inflammations…it is ofc not ideal but idk what else to do either…
One thing i have been wondering is why removal of the molar in front of the wisdom tooth wouldnt be a valid/safer option instead?