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I have my wisdom teeth still growing in it's been about a year and all of a sudden i got a lump on my left wisdom tooth and it's kind of squishy and when i pushed on it pus stared coming out and theres a little blood on the gum. what is this?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Infection: Is the likely answer. Please see your dentist or doctor ASAP so it does not spread. Peace and good health.

Dr Archer agreed

Answered 8/7/2017

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Infection: You have an infection. See your dentist to get it fixed.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 8/8/2017

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Infection: Wisdom teeth are probably partially impacted or would have been fully erupted by now. Please see a specialist Oral Surgeon.

Answered 8/8/2017

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A member asked:

I have my wisdom teeth still growing in it's been about a year and all of a sudden i got a lump on my left wisdom tooth and it's kind of squishy and when i pushed on it pus stared coming out and theres a little blood on the gum. what is this?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Archer agreed

Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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