Bryanna,
It was or, what seemed to be directly where the novacaine injection site was right where he stuck me. Unsure if that has anything to do with it? It was plainly an extraction no root canal, no insurance so the cost would've been ungodly. My dentist is a family friend so he gave me a discounted tooth extraction price. No I've not had any bump there before that I can recall. I've heard of a fistula but am unsure it is possible that may be it, but when I had checked it in the bathroom I gave it a little squeeze to see if it was pimple like and sure enough puss like fluid seeped out. It was white centered with a slight redness round it but not swollen nor inflamed, it doesn't hurt at all. It seems to be clearing after the pop as of today it doesn't look bad look just like a regular pimple that's been popped.

Hi MoparDakota.

If puss came out then that indicates infection. It is best to have the area evaluated and have an xray to show if there is anything going on in the bone.

Bryanna

Right, but will it be alright until the 12th of jan as I am over seas. I don't have travelers insurance which I really should've gotten! :/ I'm unsure if there's a way to get if now?

MoparDakota,

Yea, if this is an infection, the timing of this is not good :/
If it is a fistula it may fill up again but do not pop it with your finger and you could introduce bacteria into it. Use a wet q tip to gently break it if you can but do not be overly aggressive with that as you could cause further irritation.

If it is a mucocele, then it may or may not fill up again. But this would not contain puss, it would contain a watery clear liquid. Again break it with a moist q tip not your finger.

I cannot tell you if this will become a problem before the 12th of Jan or not as I don't know if it is a mucocele or a fistula.

In either case, I would suggest that you take some precaution rinse with warm salt water 3-4 times a day for several days. Use about 1/4 tsp of salt in 3 oz of warm water. Rinse aggressively up in that area to keep it very clean. The salt may hold things at bay for a short time if it is an infection.

I hope this information is helpful.
Hopefully the dental issue is uneventful and you are able to enjoy your visit with your wife!

Bryanna

Bryanna,
Well, I think I'm sure of what it is now... Had a bit of a fever today aswell a puffy feeling face and swollen tonsils. And just feeling absolutely crap on top of this my Crohns (what I believe it to be) is acting up aswell.... Trying to enjoy the last week best I can I leave for the states next Saturday. Thank you very much for your assistance bryanna very helpful to have you round on this site!!!

MoparDakota,

Okay so you have Crohns. That could very well be connected to the oral problem.

I am so sorry .... truly bad timing :/

Please try to take extra good care of yourself. Choose your foods wisely so as to give your intestines a rest and eat nutritiously. Drink plenty of filtered water to keep flushing out the toxins. I hope your symptoms ease up so you can enjoy the rest of this time with your wife.

Hang in there.... please check in to let us know how you're doing.

Bryanna

Bryanna,

That spot I had is gone after the third time if popped it and felt fairly I'll it's gone healed completely as if it were never there? I still have my stomach issues like normal but no more fever nothing. Is it possible my body was able to fight the infection? I did rinse everyday, ate healthy, stayed rested, but I didn't take any antibiotics? From what I've been told a tooth infection is one of the worst infections you can have?