10 Gum Disease Symptoms
Symptom #10: Pus Between Teeth and Gums
Pus between the teeth and gums occurs when the gum disease is more advanced or severe. Pus is defined as a whitish yellow exudate that forms at an inflammation site during an infection. If it accumulates in an enclosed space, it is known as an abscess. Pus is a thin and protein rich fluid which contains dead leukocytes.
During an infection, macrophages in the body release cytokines that trigger neutrophils. These neutrophils then seek the infection site by chemotaxis. Granules are then released to destroy the pathogen. As the neutrophils die, they are destroyed by macrophages which result in pus. The discharge of pus can also contribute to bad breath and taste.
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