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At the side of my upcoming wisdom tooth on my gum, there's a little circular pocket and i saw some white stuff oozing out. what is this?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Andrew Johnston answered

Not good: You may have an abscess(infection). Go see a dentist asap.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/12/2013

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Infection?: Could be a minor infection or the breakdown of food and bacteria caught in that pocket. Have your dentist take a look and advise if the tooth needs extraction.... Most do. Feel better soon..

Dr Sandler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/14/2013

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A member asked:

At the side of my upcoming wisdom tooth on my gum, there's a little circular pocket and i saw some white stuff oozing out. what is this?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Andrew Johnston answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Sandler and 2 doctors agreed

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