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Q: Pus Like Growth On Daughters Front Tooth

asked by: hendrix06 on April 5th, 2005

New User

My 3 yr old fell and hit her front teeth about two years ago and since then the tooth seems to be changing color it is a shade of gray and getting darker. But now there is a pus filled growth above the tooth on her gum. It seems to just barely be attatched because I can move it around. I took her to the doctor 2 weeks ago and she said it was probably a blister that is healing and that is why it not completly attached, but today it is bigger and looks like pus in it. Can anyone tell me what is going on? :?: :?

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wakkochic17

replied on April 6th, 2005

Experienced User

It sounds like an abcess.. Which is an infection on the gum.. I know they are supposed to fill with puss like you are describing. It may not have anything to do with the tooth itself.. Maybe call the dentist back and let them know what the changes have been to make sure she doesn't need any antibiotics or other treatment.
The change in color seems to me like the tooth is decaying or dying.. But maybe the dentist isn't concerned because it's not an adult tooth.

replied on April 9th, 2005

New User

Pus Like Growth On Daughters Front Tooth

The tooth has changed colour because it has died. I would take her to the dentist and get it checked again. They can easily tell from an xray.It sounds like an abcess. It isn't good for the infection to be there, can eventually harm the bone and her body will be trying to fight the infection. They can also drain it to help. Antibiotics are not always needed .Good luck

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