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A member asked:

I had a right side maxillary periodontal cyst removed in august 2013 but past couple of weeks when i push on the tooth a lot of pus comes out why?

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Infection: Sounds like you may have an infection in the area - you should have your oral surgeon check it.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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