Swollen gums with purulent discharge after falling teeth, what to do?

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Question
Hello doctor,
The day before, I fell and hit my teeth on a hard object. After a while, now my teeth are swollen and oozing pus. So the doctor told me to ask for swollen gums with pus discharge after falling and hitting my teeth, what to do? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist II Nguyen Khanh Nam - General Surgery Department, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Swelling with pus discharge after falling on a tooth, what to do? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
If you fall and smash your teeth with swollen, pus-filled gums, you should go to Vinmec Hospital's Odonto-Stomatology clinic for dental X-rays, examination, consultation and treatment. treatment, should not self-treat at home.
If you still have questions about swelling and pus-filled gums after falling, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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