Hi, there is a liquid excreting through my gingiva on the left lower portion of my mouth near my wisdom teeth. The liquid is salty and thick it seems to be some sort of discharge. I have to swallow constantly to get the liquid out of my mouth. I would like to know what is wrong with my mouth and what should I do to help it heal. I am 67 years old. Thank you.
DEAR AUNTYTHANKS FOR SEEKING HELP AT ChatDoctorI WOULD LOVE TO BE OF LITTLE HELP TO YOU THINK THE LIQUID WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT IS PUS COLLECTIONTHERE MUST BE A SOURCE OF INFECTION OR A TOOTH CAVITY FORMED WHICH IS Chat Doctor. YOU MAY HAVE TO VISIT YOUR DENTIST TO GET THE CAVITY FILLED AND YOU MAY HAVE TO DO A ROOT CANAL IF A SINUS HAS FORMED.YOU WILL BE GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS SO THAT THE INFECTION IS UNDER CONTROL.DON'T WORRY AUNTY IT IS A VERY COMMON THING.GOOD LUCK