Hi, I had a dental abscess , from an upper right tooth , and I had an extraction today. I am having a large (I think) amount of foul, purulent discharge draining from my nose and mouth today. I gather that this is normal, that the abscess found a way to drain. What I am wondering though, is this - should I not be on antibiotics for the infection, as well? I am running on-and-off low-grade temps. They prescribed ibuprofen and acetaminophen for the pain, which I have been alternating every three hours as they told me, as well as soft foods, no sucking or spitting, etc. Any help at all is appreciated.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, According to the dental history provided by you, I would like to inform you that when a tooth is associated with an abscess, antibiotics have to be prescribed in order to treat infection. It is pus which is discharging and is responsible for foul odor, once the infection resolves, pus will disappear. Fever is also one of the symptoms associated with infection, currently your medication does not include antibiotics, therefore kindly see your dentist. Perform warm saline rinses(3-4times/day), it will help relief symptoms. Use an antibacterial mouth rinse(twice/day).I hope I answered your query, i wish you good health.