Pus forms when your body is fighting an infection. Around a tooth, that infection often starts in the gum or deeper inside the tooth. Bacteria get into the area, your immune system responds, and fluid containing dead cells and bacteria can collect there.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A bad taste that keeps returning, especially after the area drains.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Swelling near the tooth, and it may feel warm or tender when you touch the gum.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The tooth moves more than it used to. That’s the bit I’d take seriously.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Fever or feeling generally unwell means the infection may be spreading beyond the immediate area.<\/p>\r\n
Don’t squeeze the pus pocket or try to pop it. That won’t remove the source of the infection, and it can irritate the tissue further. You should arrange a dental appointment as soon as possible so the dentist can find where the infection started.<\/p>\r\n
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